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Posted 21 July, 2026

Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Lenoir

UNC Health
Kinston, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

Description

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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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UNC Health Medical Group (UNCHMG), in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, NC, is seeking a full-time Hospitalist Physician to join the team.

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Benefit Package:

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    Competitive annual salary + quality bonus

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    Full Benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)

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    CME + Retirement plans

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    Paid Malpractice

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Schedule: Full-time, 7am-7pm (7 days on-7 days off)

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EMR: EPIC

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Information about the position:

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    Open ICU

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    Must run codes

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    No required procedures

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    Avg 14-17 pts per day, per Physician

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Required:

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    Medical School or DO School

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    Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency

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    New Trainees are welcome to apply

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Kinston, NC:

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Lenoir County is a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered! Located in the heart of eastern North Carolina, Lenoir County is a charming and historic region full of surprises. From the quaint small towns to the scenic natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Take a stroll through the picturesque downtown district of Kinston, where you will find unique shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants that serve some of the best southern cuisine around. History buffs will love exploring the historic sites! And for outdoor enthusiasts, the county boasts miles of pristine hiking and biking trails, as well as some of the best fishing and sporting opportunities in the state. Come discover all Kinston has to offer - we guarantee you will not be disappointed!

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Contact Information: Sheila Barnes, Senior Physician Recruiter [email protected]

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Other Information

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Education Requirements:

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    Active member of the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.

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Licensure/Certification Requirements:

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    Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

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    DEA;ACLS;MD

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Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

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    Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.

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REASONING ABILITY

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High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Internal Medicine.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.A physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.

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Job Details

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Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

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Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

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Organization Unit: Hospitalists Lenoir

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Work Type: Full Time

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Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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Work Assignment Type: Onsite

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Work Schedule: Day Job

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Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

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Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.