Family Medicine – Duke Health | Lake Living + Charlotte Metro
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Job Description
Duke Health Lake Norman Primary Care is recruiting physicians to join a growing primary care practice in Mooresville, NC
Join Duke Health Lake Norman, a growing extension of one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, and practice innovative, patient-centered primary care in a high-performing outpatient setting.
Why Duke Health Lake Norman
At Duke, we combine the clinical excellence of a top-tier academic system with the agility and collegiality of community-based practice. Our model reflects best-in-class approaches seen at leading institutions—focused on team-based, value-driven care, population health, and physician wellness.
The Opportunity
- 100% outpatient, no hospital rounding or admissions
- 36 clinical hours + 4 admin hours / week
- EPIC EMR + AI-enabled documentation tools
- Integrated, team-based model (RNs, APPs, Care Coordinators)
- Minimal call with nurse triage support
- Practice Model
- Patient-Centered Medical Home model
- Strong emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and care coordination
- Access to full Duke specialty network and advanced diagnostics
- Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional development
- Why This Stands Out
- Physician-led organization where clinical decisions are driven by providers
- Culture of collaboration comparable to leading academic systems
- Commitment to innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based care
- Strong infrastructure supporting value-based care and population health outcomes
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + productivity bonus
- Signing bonus + relocation
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- CME + leadership development programs
Location: Live and work in one of the most desirable regions in the Southeast:
- Lake Norman – the largest lake in North Carolina
- Easy access to Charlotte (under 30 miles)
- Excellent schools, strong economy, and vibrant lifestyle
- Outdoor recreation, pro sports, dining, and cultural amenities nearby
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Eligible for North Carolina Medical Licensure
- Practice exceptional medicine—with the full support of Duke Health.
- Join a system committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a highly collaborative environment.
- Visit Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Visit Lake Norman
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Please Note
To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide innovative, patient-centered primary care in a high-performing outpatient setting. Manage chronic diseases, emphasize preventive care, and participate in a team-based care model.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,619 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $248k–$315k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in North Carolina | 55 active | 2,616 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,883 in the last 30 days | 1,352 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$427k | $50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine – Duke Health | Lake Living + Charlotte Metro at Duke Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,619 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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