Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a nocturnist position at this 154-bed acute care community hospital. Backed by the clinical excellence of Duke University Health System through the Duke LifePoint Healthcare partnership, this facility offers a comprehensive service line — including orthopedics, spine, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and behavioral health — giving the nocturnist a well-supported, full-acuity environment. Clyde sits in the heart of western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, offering an exceptional quality of life for clinicians who value outdoor recreation and a tight-knit community setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) status with flexible scheduling
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access through a robust online educational resource library and professional development platform
- Clinician wellness program covering financial planning, childcare resources, and personal well-being support
- Leadership and career growth pathways within a large national physician organization
- Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization, providing peer protection and quality infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Nocturnist-specific schedule covering overnight shifts in the emergency department
- 154-licensed-bed acute care hospital with a comprehensive multi-specialty service line: orthopedics, spine, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, and behavioral health
- 11 multi-specialty physician clinics on campus providing strong specialist backup and referral infrastructure
- 44,000 sq ft Outpatient Care Center on campus housing outpatient surgery, laboratory, imaging center, and physician practices — all supporting ED diagnostic and consultative needs
- 54,000 sq ft Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center co-located on campus
- Two affiliated urgent care centers in the county (Hazelwood and Canton), extending the regional care network and managing lower-acuity volume away from the ED
- Duke LifePoint Healthcare affiliation brings Duke University Health System clinical standards and LifePoint Health operational resources to a community hospital setting
- Hospital founded in 1927 — the first county hospital in North Carolina — with a long institutional history and deep community trust
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across overnight hours
About the Community
Clyde is a small town in Haywood County in the western North Carolina mountains, situated within the Blue Ridge range and minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — one of the most visited national parks in the country. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, fly fishing, whitewater paddling, and skiing, alongside a vibrant arts and culinary scene in nearby Asheville, just 25 miles to the east. Cost of living is well below national averages, and the area is served by strong public and private schools, making it an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families.