<p>A community-based healthcare system in Western North Carolina is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Diagnostic Radiologist to join an established, fellowship-trained team serving a high-demand regional market. The practice offers a genuinely balanced schedule — no overnight reads, a 1:6 backup call rotation, and 10 weeks of PTO — making this one of the more lifestyle-friendly radiology positions in the Southeast. The Blue Ridge Mountain setting adds a compelling quality-of-life dimension that is difficult to replicate in larger metro markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus offered</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Generous 10 weeks of paid time off annually</li> <li>CME allowance plus dedicated CME days</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, disability, malpractice coverage, and retirement plan</li> <li>Moonlighting opportunities available for additional income</li> <li>No overnight reads — dedicated night team handles all after-hours reads</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community-based healthcare system with a stable, collegial practice environment</li> <li>Primary focus on Breast Imaging and General Diagnostic Radiology</li> <li>Team composed of fellowship-trained radiologists with robust subspecialty infrastructure</li> <li>Low call burden: backup call rotation of 1:6 only</li> <li>Overnight reads fully covered by a dedicated night team — no after-hours read obligations for this position</li> <li>Moonlighting opportunities available within the system for physicians seeking additional volume or income</li> <li>High-demand regional market with strong referral base across Western North Carolina</li> <li>Supportive onboarding and credentialing infrastructure in place</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency required</li> <li>Fellowship training in Breast Imaging or General Radiology preferred but not required</li> <li>Experience or training in Breast Imaging and general diagnostic modalities</li> <li>Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within an established team practice; prior community radiology experience a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Western North Carolina sits within the Blue Ridge Mountains — a region celebrated for its four-season outdoor recreation, including hiking, fly fishing, whitewater paddling, and skiing, all within a short drive of the Asheville metro area's nationally recognized dining, arts, and cultural scene. The region offers a notably lower cost of living compared to major urban centers, highly regarded public and private school options, and a tight-knit community atmosphere that consistently attracts physicians seeking a sustainable long-term lifestyle. For clinicians who want mountain scenery, genuine work-life balance, and proximity to a vibrant small city, Western North Carolina is a rare combination.</p>