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Hugh Chatham Health
Elkin, North Carolina

Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty Physician

Family MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Hugh Chatham Health – Elkin, North Carolina

Hugh Chatham Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our growing team as Core Faculty within the Hugh Chatham Health, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of rural family physicians while practicing in a supportive, community-centered health system.

This position includes a blend of clinical outpatient care, resident teaching and supervision, and the option for hybrid inpatient/outpatient responsibilities or Family Medicine with Obstetrics, depending on candidate preference and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Provide high-quality patient care within the Hugh Chatham Health Family Medicine Residency Hybrid inpatient/outpatient patient care and teaching.
  • Supervise residents in clinical encounters, procedures, and hospital rotations (if applicable).

Residency Education & Faculty Duties

  • Serve as Core Teaching Faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program.
  • Lead and participate in didactic sessions, precepting, curriculum development, and scholarly activities.
  • Provide mentorship and evaluation for residents in accordance with ACGME requirements.
  • Engage in continuous quality improvement and support residency leadership initiatives.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, committees, recruitment activities, and program development.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
  • Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring residents.
  • Commitment to community-based, full-spectrum family medicine.
  • OB or inpatient skills welcomed but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Hugh Chatham offers a comprehensive and competitive physician compensation

Package, Including

Competitive salary with wRVU-based incentive bonus opportunities Malpractice coverage Annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education Full benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off

About Hugh Chatham Health

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community health network serving the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina and parts of southwestern Virginia.

Our network includes:

  • 81-bed acute care hospital
  • 20 clinic locations
  • More than 800 employees and an expanding medical group

We are committed to delivering high-quality, convenient, and compassionate care to the communities we serve. As our region grows, we are expanding our clinical and educational footprint—and we invite mission-driven physicians to join us in this exciting phase.

Why Join Us?

  • Become part of a supportive, resident-focused educational environment.
  • Shape the next generation of rural family physicians in a community-oriented setting.
  • Enjoy a balanced role with flexibility in clinical interests (outpatient-only, hybrid, or OB-inclusive).

Live and work in a welcoming region known for its natural beauty, wineries, vibrant outdoor lifestyle, and proximity to the Triad and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Family Medicine ObstetricsInpatient Care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In North Carolina, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$211k (52 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,937 salary observations; 6,606 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $285k (middle half $255k–$311k)187 comparable listings, Oct 2026
North Carolina vs national$211k median in North Carolina$264k nationally (−20%)52 state / 1,937 national salary observations
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in North Carolina52 active2,619 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Family Medicine pay trend−3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$427k$50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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13
<$310k
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$310k-340k
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$370k-400k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.7
Below most Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,599 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hugh Chatham Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkin, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
CME allowance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off

Living in Elkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Median resident rent
$807/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.