Physician Jobs in North Carolina
Physician jobs in North Carolina are in strong demand, concentrated across academic medical centers, large regional health systems, and rural critical access hospitals that serve the state's growing population. Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro are the primary hiring metros, with major employers such as Duke Health, UNC Health, and Atrium Health maintaining consistent openings for physicians at every level from residency-trained new attendings through senior specialists. Primary care, hospitalist medicine, and oncology are among the most sought-after specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Behavioral Health Team Lead (Licensed Nurse – RN/NP or Physician Assistant)
Location: Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS), Southeastern NC-Hoke, Cumberland, Scotland, and/or Robeson counties.
Reports To: Behavioral Health Project Coordinator
Classification: Hourly
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Team Lead is a licensed clinical professional Registered Nurse or
Physician Assistant. This is the person who supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of ONSMS’s behavioral health team. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality behavioral
and mental health care through leadership, clinical referrals, mitigation of barriers to health care access, patient-centered practice in community-based and office settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination
- Conduct and/or supervise mental health preassessments, conduct other simple wellness vitality checks.
- Make provider health referrals in accordance with outlined training.
- Interact with community members to deliver health education sessions, disperse materials, promote physical and mental health wellbeing
- Lead regular Behavioral Health Team (BHT) meetings to discuss events, partnerships, delivery processes, planning, etc.
- Reports to Program Coordinator
Team Supervision & Professional Development
- Supervise and mentor behavioral health staff, including social workers, medical assistants, and case managers.
- Provide orientation, clinical guidance, and ongoing feedback/coaching.
- Model and reinforce traumainformed care, cultural humility, and wellnessoriented
practices throughout the team.
Program & Quality Management
- Oversee intake processes, care coordination, and documentation in line with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and ONSMS quality assurance protocols.
- Analyze program data and outcomes for reports and continuous improvement efforts.
Patient Care & Outreach
- Support crisis intervention, including emergency protocols and deescalation strategies.
- Conduct or delegate routine participant check ups for referral follow through
- Participate in community events and partnerships to expand behavioral health access in
underserved communities.
Administrative Contributions
- Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including primary care, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
- Contribute to grantfunded initiatives through planning, implementation oversight, and data reporting.
- Assist with resource allocation, including staffing, supplies, and clinical materials.
Required Qualifications
- Licensure: o RN with active NP certification in Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Specialty OR
- Physician Assistant with state license and documented supervised behavioral health experience.
- Minimum of 35 years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health disorders, evidencebased practices,
medication management, and documentation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient, community, or integrated primary care behavioral health.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) or cultural competency with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with traumainformed, recoveryfocused, and integrated care models.
- Experience capturing and analyzing health outcome metrics and quality measures.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Hybrid: primarily inoffice with community visits and outreach.
- Flexibility in schedule, including potential oncall duties for patient crises.
- Travel required within the service area; reliable vehicle essential.
About Old North State Medical Society
The Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) was formed in 1887 to further the interests of African American physicians and continues to support the interests of minority physicians. We focus on educating and advocating for the most vulnerable patients and people residing in communities that consistently produce poorer health outcomes and seek to protect the quality of patient care in all communities of North Carolina. ONSMS is the state branch of the National Medical Association in North Carolina, dedicated to equitable healthcare for all NC citizens and eliminating racial, ethnic and economic health disparities. It represents the interest of 3200 African American physicians practicing in the state.Behavioral Health Team Lead (Licensed Nurse – RN/NP or Physician Assistant)
Location: Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS), Southeastern NC-Hoke, Cumberland, Scotland, and/or Robeson counties.
Reports To: Behavioral Health Project Coordinator
Classification: Hourly
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Team Lead is a licensed clinical professional Registered Nurse or
Physician Assistant. This is the person who supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of ONSMS’s behavioral health team. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality behavioral
and mental health care through leadership, clinical referrals, mitigation of barriers to health care access, patient-centered practice in community-based and office settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination
- Conduct and/or supervise mental health preassessments, conduct other simple wellness vitality checks.
- Make provider health referrals in accordance with outlined training.
- Interact with community members to deliver health education sessions, disperse materials, promote physical and mental health wellbeing
- Lead regular Behavioral Health Team (BHT) meetings to discuss events, partnerships, delivery processes, planning, etc.
- Reports to Program Coordinator
Team Supervision & Professional Development
- Supervise and mentor behavioral health staff, including social workers, medical assistants, and case managers.
- Provide orientation, clinical guidance, and ongoing feedback/coaching.
- Model and reinforce traumainformed care, cultural humility, and wellnessoriented
practices throughout the team.
Program & Quality Management
- Oversee intake processes, care coordination, and documentation in line with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and ONSMS quality assurance protocols.
- Analyze program data and outcomes for reports and continuous improvement efforts.
Patient Care & Outreach
- Support crisis intervention, including emergency protocols and deescalation strategies.
- Conduct or delegate routine participant check ups for referral follow through
- Participate in community events and partnerships to expand behavioral health access in
underserved communities.
Administrative Contributions
- Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including primary care, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
- Contribute to grantfunded initiatives through planning, implementation oversight, and data reporting.
- Assist with resource allocation, including staffing, supplies, and clinical materials.
Required Qualifications
- Licensure: o RN with active NP certification in Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Specialty OR
- Physician Assistant with state license and documented supervised behavioral health experience.
- Minimum of 35 years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health disorders, evidencebased practices,
medication management, and documentation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient, community, or integrated primary care behavioral health.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) or cultural competency with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with traumainformed, recoveryfocused, and integrated care models.
- Experience capturing and analyzing health outcome metrics and quality measures.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Hybrid: primarily inoffice with community visits and outreach.
- Flexibility in schedule, including potential oncall duties for patient crises.
- Travel required within the service area; reliable vehicle essential.
About Old North State Medical Society
The Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) was formed in 1887 to further the interests of African American physicians and continues to support the interests of minority physicians. We focus on educating and advocating for the most vulnerable patients and people residing in communities that consistently produce poorer health outcomes and seek to protect the quality of patient care in all communities of North Carolina. ONSMS is the state branch of the National Medical Association in North Carolina, dedicated to equitable healthcare for all NC citizens and eliminating racial, ethnic and economic health disparities. It represents the interest of 3200 African American physicians practicing in the state.See All 125+ Physician Jobs in North Carolina
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- MainStreet Family Care20
- UNC Health14
- 77 Consultants77
- Vohra Wound Physicians7
- Carolina QuickCare6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina medical license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited program
- Completion of an accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
- Current board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in North Carolina
- Current ACLS, BLS, or other advanced life support certification relevant to the specialty
Physician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in North Carolina?
To practice as a physician in North Carolina, you must obtain a license from the North Carolina Medical Board, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited residency program, and passing scores on the USMLE or COMLEX exam series. Applicants must also demonstrate good standing with no disqualifying disciplinary history. The North Carolina Medical Board handles all initial licensure and renewal applications for allopathic and osteopathic physicians practicing in the state.
Which companies hire physicians in North Carolina?
Employers hiring physicians in North Carolina right now include MainStreet Family Care, UNC Health, and 77 Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers collectively account for a substantial share of physician openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most physician jobs?
Greenville, Raleigh, and Charlotte have the most physician openings in North Carolina. The Raleigh-Durham area draws significant volume from academic medical centers and research institutions in the Research Triangle, Charlotte's concentration of large regional health system campuses drives demand there, and Greensboro serves as a major hub for Cone Health and the Triad's broader hospital network.
Are there remote physician jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're limited. About 26% of physician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on most clinical roles are by nature. The specialties most likely to include a remote or telehealth component are psychiatry, radiology, and certain primary care or chronic disease management roles where virtual visits are a recognized care model.
How can I get hired as a physician in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for newly trained physicians is applying for attending roles immediately after residency through large North Carolina health systems such as UNC Health, Duke Health, or Atrium Health, all of which recruit graduating residents directly. Federally qualified health centers and rural critical access hospitals across North Carolina often offer new-physician fellowship tracks and loan repayment incentives that reduce competition pressure. Having active North Carolina Medical Board licensure and board eligibility in hand before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those still in the credentialing process.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level below and apply directly.
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