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Physicians & Providers

Welcome to Frye Regional Medical Center

Welcome to Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, where compassion, connection and community come together. We have served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911, delivering high-quality and compassionate care with a focus on patient experience and clinical outcomes. We’re a 355-bed acute care hospital that’s home to the Frye Regional Brain Center. The Frye South Campus is an 81-bed behavioral health facility offering treatment for adults experiencing emotional, behavioral and addiction challenges. Here, our employees are our most valuable assets. Join us – you’ll find a welcoming team dedicated to making a difference for our patients and community.

Located in Hickory, North Carolina

Careers that make a difference

Explore healthcare service opportunities that align with your career goals and lifestyle needs, while transforming lives and communities. Choose from careers in one of our many medical specialties and subspecialties, many with sign-on bonuses. Find where you fit and join us!

Allied Health

From rehabilitation to administration to treatment, you’ll play a vital role in caring for patients and supporting teams.

Facility Leadership

Set the vision and guide our teams by playing a vital role in shaping strategy, driving care quality and making a difference in the communities we serve.

Non-Clinical

Delivering on our mission takes a village – join one of the administrative, logistical or technical teams that uphold Lifepoint teams and facilities.

Nursing Patient Support

Build a career in delivering essential patient care and supporting medical staff. Certification programs and tuition assistance help you advance.

Registered Nurse

Explore paths to providing compassionate care, collaborating with medical teams and engaging with innovation and technology.

Physicians and Providers

Grow a thriving practice in a community where your expertise makes an important difference.

Work in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains

We’re centrally located in the charming city of Hickory, North Carolina where small-town warmth aligns with mountain views, short commutes and safe neighborhoods. A great place to live and raise a family, you’ll find inclusive schools with strong academic, athletics and arts programs, plus a low cost of living. Hiking, biking and white-water river adventures are close to home, along with historical sites, museums, galleries and farmers markets. A short drive will take you to Charlotte, Asheville and Biltmore Estate.

Be connected,
supported and
celebrated

Fostering positive relationships is the true north of Frye Regional Medical Center culture – no matter your role, you’ll feel our positivity, respect and enthusiasm in every shift. Here, approachable leaders promote open communication, provide meaningful support and honor wins large and small. Your input is welcome, and your achievements recognized.

The DAISY Award

For nurses and team members nominated by patients and family members for going above and beyond

Employee Milestone
Banquet 

Annual event recognizing and honoring employees who have reached significant milestones over the past year

The Mercy Award

Our highest honor, awarded annually to a Lifepoint employee who most profoundly embodies the spirit and values upon which the company was founded

Empowering you
to grow, lead 

and care

Advance your career

We prioritize and support your career growth and continuous education. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, leadership training and mentorship relationships as you explore your interests and expand your knowledge.

Celebrate your nursing journey

As a nurse at Frye Regional Medical Center, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to thrive. Advance in every stage of your career, from Nurse Residency to specialization and leadership. Here, your contributions are rewarded and who you are away from work is respected.

Where healing
meets helping

Our love for community shows in the level of care we provide, professionals we employ, capital improvements made to ensure future healthcare needs are met, economic impact generated and contributions added to the tax base to fund vital services. Plus, we’ve been able to donate millions of dollars in healthcare to neighbors in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Because we live here, it’s our pleasure to support and volunteer with activities and organizations from local schools and athletics to the Diabetes Family Connection and The Salvation Army.

Hear from our team members