Angel Medical Center in Franklin, North Carolina is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its community hospital emergency department serving Macon County and the surrounding mountain region. This Joint Commission–designated Acute Stroke Ready hospital earned Top 100 Critical Access Hospital recognition and offers a full-service inpatient and outpatient campus — giving EM physicians a clinically rich environment with genuine subspecialty support. The independent contractor (1099) structure provides scheduling flexibility alongside a competitive compensation package that includes enhanced sign-on, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation as an independent contractor (1099)
- Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation incentives
- Student loan repayment program
- Company-paid professional liability insurance
- CME access through an online professional development platform, including educational resources and leadership tools
- Leadership and career growth opportunities within the organization
- Supportive team environment with access to professional development resources
Practice Highlights
- Full-service Critical Access Hospital — recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital (2018)
- Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association–designated Acute Stroke Ready hospital
- Inpatient services include an intensive care unit (ICU) and a medical/surgical unit
- On-site advanced imaging: CT, MRI, digital mammography, and nuclear medicine
- Full on-site laboratory services
- Surgical and endoscopy services available on campus
- Outpatient services include wound clinic, chemotherapy services, and comprehensive rehabilitation therapy
- Affiliated with Mission My Care Now – Angel urgent care and Care Partners Hospice and Palliative Care
- Regional referral catchment covering Macon County and surrounding western North Carolina counties
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 and critical access ED acuity, including stroke recognition and stabilization
- Ability to work as an independent contractor (1099)
About the Community
Franklin sits in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains — a region prized for hiking, whitewater paddling, gem mining, and four-season outdoor recreation. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and a pace of life that draws physicians seeking a meaningful rural practice without sacrificing access to natural beauty. Asheville, a vibrant mid-size city with a nationally recognized food and arts scene, is approximately one hour to the northeast, providing easy access to urban amenities and a major regional airport.