Murphy - Find Your "Peace" of the Mountain in Murphy, North Carolina…
Take your career to the next level!
We are seeking an individual to provide leadership and vision to a growing facility in the Blue Ridge Mountains -
2 hours from Asheville, Atlanta and Knoxville
Murphy Medical Center is a 57-bed hospital serving a seven county area of western NC, northern GA, and eastern TN
Home to a growing population of 15,500 annual ED patients
Seeking Emergency Physicians (BC EM preferred, but will consider BC Primary Care physicians with extensive ED experience)
Excellent compensation package with earning potential up to $325,000 with professional liability insurance procured on your behalf
Single physician coverage - 12 hour physician shifts and mid-level coverage provided 12 hours daily
Air ambulance services from Atlanta, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Asheville are available for critical/trauma cases
The ED is currently undergoing renovation/expansion and the medical facility continues to thrive
Murphy Medical Center, a 57 bed hospital in Murphy, NC serves a seven county area of western North Carolina, northern Georgia, and eastern Tennessee.
Murphy Medical Center has 61 physicians on its medical staff and includes a 57-bed hospital, a 120-bed long-term care facility, a 14 bed Alzheimer’s Unit, Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice Agency. Southwestern Health System currently employs over 700 people, making it the largest employer in the Tri-state area.
Built in 1979 and renovated in 1996-2002, Murphy Medical Center now offers a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Rehabilitation Wing, Same Day Care Unit and Labor and Delivery Department. The Emergency Department is staffed by physicians 24 hours a day.
Start each day by taking in the stunning mountain views of Western NC in this prospering mountain retreat community
Enjoy lakeside living on the shores of Lake Hiawasee or Lake Chatuge and the unspoiled beauty of the Nantahala Forest
Whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, camping, horseback riding are just a few of the activities at your doorstep!
Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee County is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Murphy is an old town and has the distinction of being known as both the first and last town in North Carolina, depending on which way you're going, of course. Murphy combines a rich, interesting past with a strong promising future. Downtown is beautiful with tree lined streets and many historic buildings restored to their original state. Murphy has restaurants, many unique shops, and other interesting establishments all within walking distance in the heart of town. (See the Map)
Recreational activities are unlimited from local trout streams to mountain biking. Hiwassee Lake is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Murphy is surrounded by great fishing, golf, whitewater adventures, hiking, horseback riding and a host of other activities necessary to round out any mountain vacation adventure.
In Murphy, you and your family can enjoy a "peace" of the mountains - filling your time with fun, beauty, recreation, and rest while you enjoy peace of mind and a renewed spirit. If you're looking for a beautiful small town in the mountains, look no further. Murphy, with its population of 1700 people, resembles a Norman Rockwell painting. It is indeed, small town life at the very best.
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