<p>Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — NP or PA — to join its established emergency department at a 154-bed acute care community hospital affiliated with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare. The facility carries the clinical backing of Duke University Health System alongside Lifepoint Health's community hospital infrastructure, offering a practice environment that blends academic-quality standards with a tight-knit regional setting. Western North Carolina's mountain lifestyle, low cost of living, and proximity to Asheville make this an exceptionally attractive placement for clinicians seeking both professional substance and quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure (contact for details)</li> <li>Paid time off and holiday pay</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>License and DEA fee reimbursement</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization providing practice support and risk resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency department embedded within a 154-bed acute care hospital licensed since 1927 — the first county hospital established in North Carolina</li> <li>Full-service campus in Clyde featuring a 54,000 sq ft health and fitness center and a 44,000 sq ft Outpatient Care Center housing outpatient surgery, laboratory, imaging, and physician practices</li> <li>Comprehensive inpatient service lines on campus: orthopedics, spine, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, behavioral health, and emergency medicine</li> <li>11 multi-specialty physician clinics supporting referral continuity and subspecialty consultation</li> <li>System affiliation with Duke University Health System providing world-class clinical excellence standards and quality oversight</li> <li>Lifepoint Health operational infrastructure supporting community hospital resources, staffing, and administrative support</li> <li>Two system-operated urgent care centers in the county (Hazelwood and Canton) providing regional care coordination and potential overflow management</li> <li>Practice supported by a national Patient Safety Organization framework</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience</li> <li>Active North Carolina NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (reimbursed)</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department serving a regional mountain population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clyde is a small town in Haywood County nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, approximately 25 miles east of Asheville — one of the Southeast's most celebrated mid-size cities for arts, dining, and outdoor culture. The region offers four-season recreation including hiking, fly fishing, whitewater paddling, and skiing, with Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway both within easy reach. Cost of living is well below national averages, housing is accessible, and the area is served by strong public and private school options, making it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating with families.</p>