Posted 31 July, 2026
Awesome Rheumatology Opening in North Carolina
UNC Health Appalachian
Boone, NC, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Opportunity and Requirements
Our organization is seeking a Full-Time Primary Care Physician to join our team:
- Primarily outpatient role with no on-call responsibilities
- Established Rheumatology practice with two physicians (one approaching retirement)
- Currently experiencing a six-month waitlist for new patients
- Office features a four-chair infusion area
- Experience with EPIC software is advantageous
- Compensation package includes: Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, competitive base salary plus WRVU and quality incentives, annual CME stipend, six weeks of vacation, health and retirement benefits, and paid malpractice/tail coverage
Nestled 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 boasts 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
- Location of Appalachian State University, serving 22,000 students
- Named one of the Best Places to Retire in 2018 by Forbes Magazine
- Ranked among the Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina by Niche in 2021
