Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director to lead an academically grounded EM training program at the region's only Level II trauma center. This 815-bed flagship facility serves as the tertiary and quaternary referral hub for all of western North Carolina, offering a high-acuity, high-volume clinical environment that supports both exceptional resident education and a deeply rewarding attending practice. The position carries dedicated administrative time alongside a competitive clinical compensation structure — a rare combination for a physician who wants to shape the next generation of emergency medicine without stepping away from the bedside.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive clinical compensation with dedicated paid administrative time built into the schedule
- Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Full-time employed position with employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to a nationwide mentorship, leadership development, and CME resource network
Practice Highlights
- Program Director role at an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program
- Dedicated administrative time to support curriculum development, resident evaluation, and program oversight
- Clinical practice at Mission Hospital — an 815-bed Level II trauma center and the sole trauma center serving western North Carolina
- Regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care across a broad Appalachian catchment area
- Part of Mission Health, North Carolina's sixth-largest health system, operating six hospitals plus numerous outpatient and surgery centers
- System employs approximately 12,000 team members and 2,000 volunteers, reflecting deep institutional infrastructure
- Mission Health recognized among the nation's top 15 health systems six times by IBM Watson Health, most recently in 2018
- Strong institutional research infrastructure and active support for scholarly activity
- Opportunity to collaborate with and benchmark against leading EM residency programs nationally
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior academic, teaching, or graduate medical education leadership experience strongly aligned with this role
- Demonstrated commitment to resident education, curriculum design, and faculty development
About the Community
Asheville sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized cities in the Southeast, known for its vibrant arts scene, nationally recognized restaurant culture, craft brewing industry, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, and skiing. The region offers an exceptionally low cost of living relative to its quality of life, highly regarded public and private schools, and a welcoming, culturally diverse community that attracts physicians from across the country. Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg are both within a two-hour drive, providing easy access to major-airport connectivity while Asheville itself maintains the character of a thriving small city.