NC Western Regional Travel Physician

North Carolina Regional Travel Opportunity | Emergency Medicine Physicians

We’re an experienced EM group with deep roots in NC for over 20 years working across several health systems. We’re recruiting Board Certified/Eligible EM physicians to our Regional Travel Team supporting some of the best independent health systems in the region. We believe in physician autonomy, competitive compensation, and the individual right to practice.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Regional Travel Team, you’ll rotate across a thoughtfully designed network of Emergency Departments in North Carolina, balancing variety with stability. These sites range from efficient community EDs to higher-volume regional centers, all supported by collaborative teams.

This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy intrastate travel, clinical diversity, schedule flexibility, and outstanding compensation.

Our North Carolina Sites

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton

• 32,000 annual visits | 35 ED beds
• EMR: Epic
• Admission Rate: 18%
• 27 hrs/day physician coverage + 30 hrs/day APC

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese

• 20,000 annual visits | 12 ED beds
• EMR: Epic
• Admission Rate: 8%
• 24 hrs/day physician + APC coverage

CaroMont Regional Medical Center

• 80,000 annual visits | 46 ED beds
• EMR: Epic
• Admission Rate: 29%
• Physician Coverage: 80–90 hrs/day (10-hour shifts)
• APC Coverage: 40–50 hrs/day

CaroMont Regional Medical Center – Mount Holly

• 32,000 annual visits | 14 ED beds
• EMR: Epic
• Admission Rate: 7%
• Physician Coverage: 24 hrs/day (Two 12-hour shifts)
• APC Coverage: 12–24 hrs/day

CaroMont Regional Medical Center – Belmont (New – Opened 2025!)

• 25,000 annual visits | 16 ED beds
• EMR: Epic
• Admission Rate: 12%
• Physician Coverage: 24 hrs/day (Two 12-hour shifts)
• APC Coverage: 20 hrs/day

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

• 30,000 annual visits | 24 ED beds
• EMR: MedHost + Dragon
• Admission Rate: 15%
• 24 hrs/day physician + 24 hrs/day APC

Ashe Memorial Hospital

• 25,000 annual visits | 13 ED beds
• EMR: Meditech + Dragon
• Admission Rate: 15%
• 24 hrs/day physician + 8 hrs/day APC (3 days/week)

Compensation & Benefits

• 1099 Compensation
  • $300/hr – Nights
  • $270/hr – Days
  • +$10/hr retention for all hours worked over 120 hrs/month
  • +$40/hr holiday differential
• Ownership from Year One
• A-rated malpractice
• No non-competes

Why Physicians Choose ApolloMD

• Physician-owned and physician-led
• Transparent, competitive compensation
• Respect for clinical judgment and autonomy
• Long-standing partnerships with independent health systems
• Flexible regional travel model—or transition into a dedicated core site if preferred

Live Where Others Vacation

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the greater Charlotte metro, this role offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself—whether you’re drawn to mountain towns, vibrant suburbs, or a mix of both.

Let’s Start the Conversation

If you’re an Emergency Medicine physician looking for variety with ease of scheduling, and compensation that reflects your value, this regional traveler opportunity is for you.