Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, North Carolina is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its community-based emergency department. This 58-bed acute care hospital is a Duke Lifepoint Healthcare facility — the first to join that network — bringing a modern, equipment-rich environment to a close-knit community with more than a century of healthcare tradition. The independent contractor model with flexible scheduling makes this an attractive option for physicians seeking autonomy and work-life balance in a high-quality, award-recognized setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance provided
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Practice Highlights
- 58-bed community acute care hospital serving Roxboro and the surrounding Person County region
- Full range of inpatient and outpatient care services on campus
- Duke Lifepoint Healthcare affiliation — the inaugural facility in that network — providing access to a modern, well-resourced clinical infrastructure
- Recognized in 2015 with the Lifepoint Health High Five Award for excellence in patient care and physician support, one of only four facilities system-wide to receive the honor
- Community-focused practice environment with over 100 years of institutional history and strong local patient relationships
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
About the Community
Roxboro is the county seat of Person County in north-central North Carolina, situated roughly 30 miles north of Durham and the Research Triangle — one of the Southeast's most dynamic metros, home to Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and a thriving technology and life sciences corridor. Physicians here enjoy a small-town quality of life with genuinely low cost of living, easy access to top-tier academic and cultural amenities in Durham and Chapel Hill, and the outdoor recreation of the Piedmont region including Hyco Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and waterfront living.