Physician

Compassion Health Care, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of our healthcare services into Madison, North Carolina, with the opening of a new facility anticipated in late November 2026. As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a dedicated Physician to join our team and help us expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families in Madison and the surrounding communities.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established community health organization while playing an important role in the launch and growth of our newest location. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care. Candidates should exemplify compassion, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in their daily work. We seek a physician who is committed to providing equitable, patient-centered care, recognizing and addressing biases that may contribute to healthcare disparities, and respecting the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of the patients and communities we serve.

1. Patient Care

• Assesses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical record, verbal information and interaction with patient/family.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients within all age groups served:
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately diagnose and treat patients according to the patient’s age, within scope of training and approved privileges.
• Utilizes medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately prescribe medications, within scope of training and approved privileges.
• Thoroughly documents patient encounter and other clinical activities in EMR in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner following CHC protocols.
• Appropriately refers patients as needed.
• Rotates weekly telephone call responsibility, provides appropriate medical advice by telephone and documents patient telephone encounter in EMR in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner following CHC protocols.
• Involves patient in decision making and plan of care development.
• Supports organizational efforts to assess and manage population health by utilizing Quality Improvement methods.
• Lead care team activities in compliance with CHC policies and procedures for patient care
• Performs medical procedures, treatments, and tests in accordance with the physician’s clinical
• Privileges, using skilled technique and following prescribed safety regulations
• Provides Telemedicine visits to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with CHC protocols.

2. Administrative Duties

• Completes patient forms related to medical conditions, care, etc. as requested by the patient or outside agencies.
• Reviews lab test results, consult reports, documents, EMR messages, telephone encounters and all other patient information and takes appropriate action within established timeframes defined by CHC protocols.
• Performs chart audits and peer reviews as assigned.
• Supervises Advanced Practice Providers, following applicable guidelines of the NC Medical Board and/or NC Board of Nursing.
• Precepts medical students, PA students and NP students.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of medical records.

3. Patient Education

• Ensures learning needs of patient/family are addressed and documented.
• Assesses the patient’s ability to learn.
• Selects appropriate teaching method based on age, learning ability, and other pertinent factors.
• Explains procedures, treatments, medication usage as appropriate.
• Documents teaching and patient/family response to such in the patient medical record.
• Documents joint decision making in regards to treatment plan.
• Refers patient to online resources and/or CHC available resources.

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and residency.

Continuing Education:

• Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education.

Licenses & Certifications:

• North Carolina and Virginia licenses to practice as a Physician.
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA certificate").
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Urgent Care and School Based Health Centers).

**Compassion Health Care participates in the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program and a state loan repayment program for those who may qualify.**

Compassion Health Care strives to offer our employees a wonderful work-life balance by setting a daily patient schedule that is very manageable, administrative hours every week, a half day of work on Friday, and generous PTO annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $180,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, NC 27025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,600