Infectious Disease Physician
Hickory, NC, 28601, USA
- $1 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Internship
- Infectious Disease Physician
- Hospital Coverage
- Clinic Coverage
The Infectious Disease Physician provides expert inpatient and outpatient care in a community-based, nonprofit health system with a block schedule of 7 days hospital coverage followed by 5 days clinic coverage and 9 days off. The position is located in Hickory, NC, offering a balanced work-life schedule and serving a population of over 350,000. The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and open communication within a safe, family-friendly community with abundant recreation.
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Practice Setting: Hospital + Clinic
Health System: Community-based, nonprofit, independent healthcare system
Hospital Coverage:
24/7 inpatient coverage for 7 consecutive days
Clinic Coverage:
5 days of clinic following hospital week
Time Off:
9 days off
Cycle:
Repeating rotation (7 on hospital / 5 clinic / 9 off)
Hickory, NC
Ranked Best Places to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
City population 46,000; service area 350,000+
Safe, family-friendly community with low cost of living
Abundant outdoor recreation, shopping, dining
Location:
45 minutes NW of Charlotte
1 hour east of Asheville
4 hours from the coast
1 hour from the High Country mountains (skiing, tubing)
Close proximity to an international airport
Excellent work-life balance with extended time off
Ideal for physicians seeking a block-style schedule
- Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness




