Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician - Faculty (MD/DO) - University of North Carolina
UNC Health · Chapel Hill, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill) · 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27514
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
The Department of Medicine, in partnership with the UNC Palliative Care & Hospice Program, is seeking a Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This faculty position offers the opportunity to combine exceptional clinical care with academic pursuits in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and program development.
The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized program that provides comprehensive palliative care services across a variety of settings, including inpatient consultation, outpatient palliative care clinics for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses, community-based palliative care, and inpatient hospice services. The program is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and families while expanding access to high-quality care across North Carolina.
Faculty members benefit from the robust academic environment of UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, with opportunities to engage in innovative education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research. UNC's research infrastructure includes nationally recognized centers such as the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, and the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, providing extensive support for clinical investigation and scholarly activity.
This is an open-rank fixed-term faculty appointment. The position may be aligned with the Department of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, or Department of Emergency Medicine based on the candidate's specialty training and interests. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and accompanied by a comprehensive faculty benefits package and incentive program. Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
Why UNC Palliative Care & Hospice?
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven program dedicated to clinical excellence, education, research, and community impact.
- Work within an academic medical center recognized for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Access mentorship, research support, and leadership development opportunities.
- Contribute to the education of future physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Enjoy the quality of life and cultural amenities of Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle region.
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.