UNC Health

As one of the leading academic health systems in North Carolina, UNC Health offers a competitive benefits package designed to promote the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of its employees. With comprehensive medical coverage, retirement options, educational assistance, and generous time-off policies, UNC Health supports its team members both on and off the job. These benefits reflect a long-term commitment to building a strong, supported workforce across the state.
There are a wide range of benefits across the UNC-health system, depending on where you work and if your hospital started as a UNC-health location, or has recently become one. We’ve tried to provide some information on the most commonly found benefits.


What comes with being a state-employee?

    • Choice between TSERS (state pension plan) and ORP (401k-type plan)

    • Multiple Additional savings options through 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

    • Mandatory employee and employer contributions.

    • Learn more about TSERS vs ORP.

    • Multiple medical plan options, including high-deductible and co-pay plans. More info here

    • Access to UNC Health providers with discounted in-network services.

    • Dental and vision plans available.

    • Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.

    • Generous vacation and sick leave accruals based on years of service.

    • Paid parental leave available for birth or adoptive parents.

    • Holiday pay for state-observed holidays.

    • Tuition waiver and educational assistance programs.

    • Access to the State Health Plan and wellness programs.

    • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs).

    • Employee discounts, commuter benefits, and credit union access.

The UNC system can be a great place to work. You will encounter a wide range of medical cases, gaining valuable experience alongside a dedicated team of coworkers and backed by one of the country’s finest research institutions.

Will a 1099 position offer the same opportunities? Can a locums job provide the same stability you currently have?

Even with all of those benefits, it’s natural to wonder what else is out there - and whether greater independence could actually offer something more.

So let’s take the first step to something more.