Hospitalist Physician

Mountain Emergency Physicians (MEP) is looking for a dedicated BC Hospitalist -Evening Admitter (IM or FP) Physician to join our Hospitalist program at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.

Highlights of the role:

• Ideal for a full-time physician who wants to live and work in the Hickory community. Flexability in employment model is available.
• Focused on floor calls and admissions with APP support
• Supported by in-house Critical Care coverage for 24/7 ICU management
• Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (PAs/NPs)
• Collaboration with a stable, physician-led hospitalist team
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including a base salary, RVU bonus, sign-on bonus, and malpractice coverage
• Flexible contract models available: Employment or 1099
• Employed Retirement Contribution of $72,000 per year
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premium

MEP offers a long-term career opportunity in a community-based group with a reputation for stability, strong hospital relationships, and a culture that values physician leadership and professional respect.

Job Responsibilities:

• Night shift hospitalist coverage (2 PM 12 AM), 7 on/7 off - 10 hour shifts
• Admissions and inpatient patient rounding
• Supervision and collaboration with APP
• Collaboration with in-house Critical Care team
• Contribution to quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives