Physician - South Central Region

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Laurinburg, North CarolinaSalary Range: $147,932 - $295,863Full TimeInternal Medicine

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Your Market Position

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At market rate for Internal Medicine in NC

Accepting this costs you $234k over 3 years

This employer has 87 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of North Carolina as a Physician – South Central Region – NC Correctional in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Central Region. This role requires advanced diagnostic expertise, sound medical judgment, and up
  • $295,863 Candidates now meet the

Requirements

  • based surgical procedures, and refers complex cases to specialists. Conducts sick call, emergency response, chronic disease clinics, physical exams, and follow
  • time position (40 hours per week) with State

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $147,932 - $295,863
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of North Carolina in United States.

Key Skills

Medical EvaluationDiagnosisTreatmentPrimary CareInternal MedicineMinor Surgical ProceduresChronic Disease ManagementEmergency ResponsePatient DocumentationClinical LeadershipHealthcare OperationsPatient Care Coordination
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Position Insights

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at State of North Carolina is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

State of North Carolina lists compensation for this physician position at $148k to $296k annually.

This is approximately 19% below the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($148k–$296k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Minor Surgical Procedures, Chronic Disease Management, Emergency Response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct primary care, medical evaluation, and treatment for incarcerated individuals within adult correctional facilities. Serves as the lead clinical authority overseeing healthcare operations and ensuring compliance with medical standards in the South-Central Region.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Retirement plan, NCFlex program, Paid vacation, Sick leave, Community service leave, Paid parental leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About State of North Carolina

Government Administration
Raleigh, North Carolina
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Retirement plan
NCFlex program
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Community service leave
Paid parental leave

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

today

high LeverageShortage

Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position