Catawba Valley Medical Center's comprehensive, community-oriented care offers physicians and other health-care professionals the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of their patients while enjoying the exceptional quality of life that defines the Catawba Valley.

Living and working in the Catawba Valley truly represents the best of both worlds. Nestled in the lush rolling foothills of North Carolina's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is a natural haven of sheltering trees, cool streams and wide, winding lakes and rivers with a mild climate that displays the best of all seasons. Yet for all its pastoral splendor, the Hickory Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is the fourth largest in the state with a population of approximately 400,000. Known world wide for its furniture, hosiery and textile manufacturing, it has rapidly grown into one of the largest centers of manufacturing.

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The area is also well known for its cultural and educational climate. The Catawba Valley is home to its own professional symphony orchestra, a host of arts and science museums and a thriving theater community. There are 36 public schools in Catawba County alone, and two colleges: Lenoir-Rhyne College, a 111-year-old liberal arts institution, and Catawba Valley Community College, a member of the N.C. Community College System.

Golfing, boating, fishing, water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, camping, tennis and cycling can all be enjoyed throughout the year in and around the area. The Catawba Valley is also home to its own minor league professional baseball team and stock car racing speedway, with additional sporting events such as the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats and Winston Cup Racing at Lowes Charlotte Motor Speedway only an hour's drive away in Charlotte.

We invite you to find out more about the unique combination of personal and professional fulfillment of working in a community-oriented hospital like Catawba Valley Medical Center, in a community like the Catawba Valley. The Future Of Health Care Is Here - and we believe you could have a future here, as well.

Physician Opportunities

The Following are the positions available from
Donna Tripp, Medical Staff Development Coordinator/Physician Recruiter
Fax: (828) 256-5511
Phone: (828) 326-3220
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Physician Opportunities For Private Practice

Neurology Opportunity:
Growing, dynamic single specialty Neurology group seeks to add two BE/BC Adult Neurologists. Very flexible, lifestyle oriented five Physician/ three Physician Assistant practice that has been established almost 25 years. Competitive salary and benefits, leading to partnership. Call schedule, and demands, tempered by our 2 neurohospitalists. Community location and opportunities, both for adults and children, make this the perfect job for a balanced life.
 

Emergency Medicine Opportunity:
Emergency Medicine opportunity with an eight BC democratic emergency medicine physician group working at a single hospital. Looking for BC/BE Emergency Medicine physician to replace departing MD, one of only 3 who’ve left in the twenty five years the group has staffed this ED. 50,000 annual visits, 28 bed ED. Great location, great hospital, great partners, great pay. One of the physicians will be happy to speak with you.
 

Oncology Opportunity:
Opportunity for a BC/BE Oncologist to join two other BC physicians at busy private medical oncology & hematology practice located in foothills of western NC. These physicians deliver the highest quality care and are active participants in ongoing chemotherapy trials. Staff also consists of 3 PA-C’s and 10 supporting nurses all highly motivated and exhibiting excellent clinical skills. EMR/ Electronic medical records system; competitive compensation; health and retirement benefits and relocation assistance.
 

Nephrology Opportunity:
Nephrology Opportunity for a BC/BE physician with one other BC Nephrologist/Internist in Hickory, NC. Practice is housed in new state of the art facility which includes 9 exam rooms and a full time nursing staff. Also includes in-house lab services and EMR/electronic billing services. Covers 4 outpatient/ 3 inpatient dialysis units. Competitive salary and benefits.
 

OP Urgent Care Opportunity:
Internal Medicine or possibly Family Practice opportunity -- out-patient only -- in busy primary and urgent care private practice. BC/BE physician needed to join 1 other BC full time Physician, 2 PT Physicians and 2 FT Physician Assistants. Telephone call for primary care patients only amounts to approx. 1 call per month. Flexible hours. Benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
 

General Surgery with some Vascular Experience Opportunity:
Opportunity for BC/BE General Surgeon who's had some Vascular experience (30 %) to join one other BC General/Vascular Surgeon in busy Hickory, NC private practice. Need for an associate due to sudden unexpected retirement of previous partner and practice is there to "walk into" with major growth potential. Practice at two hospitals 15 minutes apart. Attractive family oriented community with many cultural and recreational opportunities as well as proximity to metro areas. Partnership track; competitive salary and full benefits.

Otolaryngologist Opportunity with 5 BC Physicians:
BC/BE ENT opportunity in Hickory, NC joining a 6 BC physician private practice with 5 locations. This position will be in the Hickory office. Service two hospitals with 1 in 6 call requirements. State of the art medical facility with EMR, in-office CT scanner, allergy department, Audiology department staffed by fully trained Audiologists, full service voice and swallowing center. Competitive salary and benefits with partnership tract. 

Physician Opportunity with Catawba Valley Medical Center 

Family Practice, Out-Patient, Opportunity:
The family practice is a hospital-owned employed setting with a Catawba Valley Medical Center Family Medicine clinic located in Hickory, NC with only telephone call (1:12). This opportunity is full time, 8 AM - 5 PM (4 ½ days/ week, closed an hour for lunch each day), joining one other physician. No weekends, holidays, or evening hours; offers full benefits - including malpractice, dental, health, life, disability, etc.; 3 weeks vacation; 1 week reimbursed CME; & a highly competitive salary (averaging $150,000 depending on experience) with a bonus structure.
 

Allied Health Opportunities

The Following are the positions available from
Donna Tripp, Medical Staff Development Coordinator/Physician Recruiter
Fax: (828) 256-5511
Phone: (828) 326-3220
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