Grow your career in Emergency Medicine with MEMA
Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates (MEMA) offers emergency medicine career opportunities for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an independent, physician-owned emergency medicine group, MEMA provides a supportive environment prioritizing collaboration, autonomy, and long-term professional growth.
50 Years of Emergency Medicine Leadership
Celebrating 50 years of service, MEMA has built enduring hospital partnerships and a reputation for clinical excellence across the Charlotte region. Our longevity reflects more than time; it reflects stability, trusted leadership, and our sustained performance in emergency care.
MEMA staffs seven Emergency Departments within the Novant Health system across the greater Charlotte region, delivering exceptional emergency care while cultivating a supportive culture that promotes physician longevity, career fulfillment, and well being.
A Culture Built on Longevity, Partnership, and Sustainability
MEMA operates under a democratic, physician-led governance structure. Our physicians are not employees of a national staffing corporation; they are members of an independent medical group with direct involvement in operational and clinical decision-making. We are committed to fostering sustainable careers in emergency medicine, a commitment reflected in our consistently low turnover, and supportive work environment.
Why Physicians Choose MEMA
Physicians nationwide choose MEMA because we offer:
- Physician ownership and governance – Direct involvement in clinical and operational decision-making.
- 50 years of stability – Enduring hospital partnerships and sustained leadership.
- True independence – No private equity, non-physician shareholders, or corporate contract management. Our physicians have a voice.
- A sustainable practice model – Low turnover and a structure designed to reduce burnout.
- Collegial work environment – Supportive colleagues invested in shared success.
- Competitive compensation and equitable scheduling – Structured to support long-term career success and work-life balance.
- Pediatric Presence – For physicians trained in pediatric emergency medicine, MEMA maintains a vital clinical presence at Novant Health’s Hemby Children’s Hospital.
MEMA is seeking full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to join our growing, physician-owned group. Apply here!
“After completing residency in 2019, I looked for a strong, democratic group near Charlotte, and MEMA was a perfect fit. MEMA offers all the qualities you want in a physician-owned group: transparency and true autonomy.”
– Frank Mu, MD
“One of my chief residents at UNC, Dr. Chris Reynolds, joined MEMA a year before me. As I began searching for a private, democratic group to join after graduation, he reached out. His belief in the integrity of the practice, its longevity and esteem within the Charlotte medical community, and the physicians in the organization was very influential to me. It became an easy choice.”
– Josie Bowen, MD
Why PA’s and NP’s Choose MEMA
APP’s across the country choose MEMA because we offer:
- Structured onboarding and clinical training to ensure confidence and consistency in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborative, team-based care alongside board-certified emergency physicians.
- Diverse case mix and patient populations across multiple emergency departments.
- Strong physician support while enabling APPs to practice at the full scope of their training
- Opportunities for career advancement within a stable, 50-year emergency medicine group.
MEMA is recruiting experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our emergency medicine teams. Apply here!
“MEMA’s investment in its providers and its culture of collaboration resonated with me. I knew it would be the ideal place to grow as a new Physician Assistant, gain mentorship, and contribute meaningfully to the community. Joining MEMA felt like the perfect step to launch my career in Emergency Medicine.”
– Troy Hightower, PA-C
“I was interested in MEMA because it is well-established in North Carolina, committed to promoting competent providers practicing evidence-based medicine, and has low turnover rates. MEMA emphasized treating its employees with care, which played a big role in my decision to practice there.”
– Franklin Harrell, PA-C
Kathy Jordan Post-Graduate Training Program
For those who have recently graduated or are transitioning into emergency medicine, MEMA is proud to offer the Kathy Jordan Post-Graduate Training Program for physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This 6 month program is designed to build upon foundational clinical training and prepare our advanced practice providers for a successful career in emergency medicine with MEMA!
How to Apply for Emergency Medicine Jobs at MEMA
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit the inquiry form below. A member of our recruitment team will follow up to discuss current opportunities and next steps. The process includes an initial recruiter conversation, clinical and leadership interviews, and offer and onboarding. Ready to take the next step? Submit your information below to begin the conversation.