Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Rex
UNC Health · Raleigh, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Health Rex Hospital (Raleigh) · 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC, US, 27607
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Health Rex Hospital (Raleigh), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC is seeking a full-time Experienced Hospitalist to join the team.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
Will also cover shifts at UNC Holly Springs
- EMR - EPIC
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience
UNC Rex Hospital Distinctions and Quality Awards for UNC Rex
UNC REX Hospital (member of UNC Health Care), founded in 1894, is a private, not-for-profit health care system. For over 125 years, UNC REX has met the health care needs of our community by providing various services throughout Wake County. Rex Healthcare has received many distinctions and quality awards, including:
- Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights
- Named Best Hospital in WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards
- UNC Rex Cancer Center receives 2023 SPACE Award from the Triangle Business Journal
- Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights
- Named one of the ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2023’ by Newsweek
- Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek
- 2023 PINC AI 50 Top Cardiovascular Award
These recognitions underscore our commitment to excellence in patient care, workplace diversity, and overall healthcare innovation.
About the Community
Raleigh, Wake County, is a dynamic and thriving city that seamlessly blends modern innovation with Southern charm. This vibrant city offers residents an enticing urban-suburban mix, providing the best of both worlds. Raleigh boasts a diverse and rapidly growing economy, with a strong presence in technology, biotech, and the medical industry. The addition of the $552 million Apple campus in Research Triangle Park further solidifies Raleigh's status as a hub for innovation and high-tech industries.
Nestled centrally, Raleigh allows its residents the luxury of easy access to the picturesque mountains or the serene beaches, both just a few hours away. The city experiences all four seasons, creating an appealing environment for those who appreciate diverse climates. Raleigh's cultural scene is enriched by beautiful green spaces, family-friendly museums, and a burgeoning art and music community. Monthly gallery walks, summer concerts, and music festivals contribute to the city's lively atmosphere, offering entertainment for every taste. The Wake County Public School System consistently earns high marks across the board, outperforming school districts across the state and nation in end-of-course and proficiency tests, SAT scores, and various performance measuring criteria. In addition to its economic and educational prowess, Raleigh offers a welcoming and inclusive community, making it an ideal place for individuals and families alike.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Active member of the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- DEA;ACLS;MD
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Prefer prior hospitalist experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Internal Medicine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.
The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.
Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.
North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.