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Posted 31 July, 2026

Awesome Rheumatology Opening in North Carolina

UNC Health Appalachian
Hogetown, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity and Requirements

Our organization is seeking a Full-Time Primary Care Physician to join our team:

  • Position is entirely outpatient with no on-call duties.
  • Join a well-established Rheumatology practice with two physicians, one of whom is nearing retirement.
  • Currently, there is a six-month waitlist for new patients.
  • The office features a four-chair infusion area.
  • Experience with EPIC is advantageous.
  • Compensation package includes: sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, a competitive base salary plus WRVU and quality incentives, an annual CME stipend, six weeks of vacation, health and retirement benefits, and paid malpractice/tail coverage.

Advantages of the Location: Boone, NC

Situated in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is renowned as a vibrant university and resort community in the Southeast. The area offers a plethora of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, skiing/snowboarding, rock climbing, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. Additionally, Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville boast excellent shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and a rich cultural scene.

  • Boone was recognized as "America's Best Small Mountain Town" for 2025 by Travel & Leisure.
  • Home to top-rated public schools in North Carolina.
  • Hosts Appalachian State University, with an enrollment of 22,000 students.
  • Named one of the Best Places to Retire in 2018 by Forbes Magazine.
  • Ranked as one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina by Niche in 2021.