Welcome to Swain Community Hospital
At Swain Community Hospital, part of Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, you’ll grow your career while making communities healthier®. Our Joint Commission-accredited 48-bed critical access hospital and outpatient physician practice provide a world-class patient experience for our neighbors in Swain and Graham counties. Nearly 20 specialty services include primary and inpatient rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary and gastroenterology medicine. Together, we create places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians and providers want to practice and employees want to work – join us!
Located in Bryson City, North Carolina
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!
Allied Health
Facility Leadership
Non-Clinical
Nursing Patient Support
Registered Nurse
Physicians and Providers
Love where you work
Bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and part of the Appalachian Trail, Bryson City offers stunning views, outdoor adventure and a peaceful small-town lifestyle. Downtown, discover quaint shops, excellent restaurants, breweries, galleries and museums. An idyllic place to build a life and raise a family, you’ll find welcoming neighborhoods, highly rated schools and a moderate cost of living. Outdoor activities are endless, with rivers and lakes to kayak and fly fish, the Deep Creek loop waterfalls to hike around and dozens of scenic mountain trails and overlooks to experience. Additionally, you’ll be near Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Asheville’s extensive art and food scene are just an hour away and Knoxville’s antiques, shopping and dining are two hours away.
Be connected,
supported and
celebrated
Fostering positive relationships is the true north of Swain Community Hospital 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
Humans Who Heal Campaign
Recognizes outstanding team members from across the hospital, showcasing the dedication and compassionate care provided by individuals in various roles
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 Swain Community Hospital, 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 participate in organizations and activities including high school and college athletics, local education and disaster relief initiatives.
