Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician
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Job Description
- Job Title: Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician
- Location: Nags Head, NC
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pay Range: Competitive
Come for the role. Stay for the people. Nags Head is part of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a chain of barrier islands stretching from the Virginia border to Ocracoke Island.
Known for its natural beauty, the area offers pristine beaches, protected parks, and 11 miles of oceanfront perfect for fishing, swimming, hiking, and hang gliding. Wide beaches, stunning sunsets, historic lighthouses, rolling dunes, and unique local cuisine make Nags Head a destination that appeals to everyone.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. The successful applicant will provide direct clinical care in addition to managing operations. Key management responsibilities will include staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and driving quality and safety initiatives.
Requirements
Applicants should be board certified in emergency medicine.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Annual Stipend
- Relocation Assistance
- Vacation
- Sick & Holidays
- Malpractice (with tail)
- 401k matching program/457b
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Qualified Applicants May Be Eligible For
- Loan Repayment
- Sign-on Bonus
- Income Guarantees
- Residency/Fellowship Paid Commitment Stipends
Schedule: Not available
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide direct clinical care to patients in the emergency department. Additionally, they will manage operations including staffing, financial oversight, and quality and safety initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician at Grace Federal Solutions a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 1,047 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 44 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 89% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Nags Head
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $590k
- Median resident rent
- $1,005/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.