Program Director Jobs in Monroe, NC (NOW HIRING)

General Information
Location
Atrium Health Medical Group
1106 Reynolds Street
Monroe & Union County, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health
Description & Requirements
Join Atrium Health as a Family Medicine/OB Physician in Monroe, NC at Union Family Practice-part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine in Charlotte are seeking a full-spectrum Family Physician to serve as an Associate Program Director and site director for the Department's Carolinas Medical Center Residency Program site in Monroe, NC. This faculty member will join a growing academic department committed to innovative education, clinical excellence, and impactful primary care research. This faculty member will support the program director in the operation and general administration of the residency program, oversee and organize the educational program at the Union Family Medicine site, monitor resident well-being and participate in the evaluation of trainees. This faculty member will also maintain an active clinical practice as teaching faculty, including continuity clinic, resident precepting, inpatient service, and routine obstetric care.
The Department of Family Medicine at WFUSM was established in 1973 and is nationally known for its leadership in Family Medicine, for its Center for Primary Care Research, and for exceptional teaching of FM residents and fellows. Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program and Carolinas Medical Center Residency Program both have a long history of excellence in residency education, and most of our graduates stay in the area.
The department has hosted third- and fourth-year medical student clerkships for many years, but now has the chance to be more integrally involved in all four years of the medical school curriculum with the opening of our new Medical School campus in Charlotte.
This position would join Union Family Practice in Monroe, North Carolina. Monroe, North Carolina is the county seat of Union County. It sits in the Piedmont region along the U.S. 74 corridor and is located about 25 to 35 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte, making it a key suburb and part of the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. The clinic is a full-scope Family Medicine community clinic three miles from the 180-bed Union hospital that is part Atrium Health and the Advocate Health system.
Highlights

• Join eleven Physicians, one APP, six FM Residents, & support staff at Union Family Practice
• Be part of the leadership team for Carolinas Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program as part of the Department of Family Medicine
• Effort allocated at 40% protected educational/administrative time and 60% clinical effort
• Residency teaching position with a faculty appointment to Wake Forest and includes outpatient precepting and rotation on the Atrium Health CMC inpatient service for up to 6 weeks per year
• Participation in call responsibilities shared with other supervising physicians/providers as applicable.

• Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Access to additional System level care management resources and virtual technology
• A team that honors each other's opinions and respects our physician's expertise
• EPIC EMR
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD or DO with board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or AOA equivalent, and maintenance of certification.
• Clinical competence in full-spectrum family medicine including routine obstetrics (labor management and vaginal delivery). ALSO certification preferred, ALSO Instructor status preferred. Maternity care in the Inpatient setting required. Care of adults and children in the inpatient setting preferred.
• Active North Carolina medical license (and DEA registration), or eligibility to obtain, by the start date.
• Commitment to resident education, teaching, and the development of a supportive learning environment.
• Passionate about caring for medically complex patients within a practice that uplifts all.
• Patient-centered focus is the heart of the practice; collegiality, professionalism and compassion are values of greatest importance.
• Ability to perform common outpatient procedures desired

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Monroe & Union County, North Carolina
Monroe, nestled in the heart of Union County, offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and modern living. Known for its friendly, family-oriented community, the city truly lives by its motto, "Where Heartland Meets High Tech", reflecting a balance of traditional values and contemporary amenities. Despite being one of the largest cities in the county, Monroe maintains a charming, small-town feel. The historic downtown district, with its beautifully preserved Victorian and Classical Revival architecture, invites you to enjoy local shops, cozy cafes, and community events that bring people together throughout the year. Whether you're looking for vibrant community festivals, peaceful neighborhoods, or convenient access to urban centers, Monroe and Union County provide a welcoming atmosphere for individuals and families alike.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.
When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care-where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose-from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all-and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact-for all.