Network Physician Recruitment

The UNC Network Physician Recruitment team is dedicated to supporting the hiring of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across our owned and managed healthcare communities. Since our establishment in 2016, we have spearheaded efforts in advertising, candidate sourcing, and pre-interview vetting, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

Our screening process is thorough, ensuring each candidate is fully qualified, licensed, and prepared to deliver safe, high-quality care. This involves verifying education, training, certifications, and licenses directly with issuing institutions through primary source verification.

Since the department’s inception in 2016, the team has recruited over 1,450 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers across our system enterprise.

We maintain strong connections with residency and fellowship programs, including the UNC School of Medicine, offering support with CV reviews, interview preparation, contract guidance, and credentialing advice. Additionally, we conduct quarterly outreach to over 300 training programs nationwide to promote current job openings and incentives.

Meet our Team

Amber Williams

Amber.Williams1@unchealth.unc.edu

Amber Williams is the Director of Network Physician Recruitment and oversees outreach initiatives to residents and trainees, as well as manages Executive Recruitment.

Sheila Barnes

Sheila.Barnes@unchealth.unc.edu

Sheila Barnes is responsible for leading the recruitment efforts for UNCHMG Triangle & UNCHMG Hospitalist Program.

Devin Cofield

Devin.Cofield@unchealth.unc.edu

Devin Cofield is responsible for increasing our marketing efforts through our sourcing and marketing platforms. She also assists with the development of the department and supports other recruitment efforts.

Cody Hair

cody.hair@unchealth.unc.edu

Cody Hair is responsible for Physician Relations & Recruitment Liaison Network and Physician Recruitment for Advanced Practice Providers.

Jeni Higgins

Jennifer.Higgins@unchealth.unc.edu

Jeni Higgins is responsible for increasing our marketing efforts through our sourcing and marketing platforms. She also assists with the development of the department and supports other recruitment efforts.

Erin Hill

Erin.hill@unchealth.unc.edu

Erin Hill is responsible for leading the recruitment efforts for UNCHMG Triangle Urologists, and UNC Health Nash, in Rocky Mount, NC. Additionally, Erin assists with academic recruitment at UNC School of Medicine.

Dionne Hobgood

Dionne.hobgood@unchealth.unc.edu

Dionne Hobgood serves as the Project Coordinator, managing departmental projects, budgets, invoices, office contracts, supplies, and time tracking. Dionne also schedules interviews with executive and entity leaders and coordinates new‑hire communications to support a smooth onboarding experience.

Jennifer LeBeau

Jennifer.Lebeau@unchealth.unc.edu

Jennifer LeBeau is a Manager for the NC Health Network Physician Recruitment team. Jennifer is also responsible for the recruitment efforts for UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir, NC.

Cindy Leonard

Cindy.Leonard@unchealth.unc.edu

Cindy Leonard is responsible for leading recruitment efforts for UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC, and UNC Health Rockingham in Eden, NC.

Tina McBee

Tina.McBee@unchealth.unc.edu

Tina McBee is responsible for leading the recruitment for UNCHMG Triangle.

Tina McLaughlin

Tina.Mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu

Tina McLaughlin is responsible for leading the recruitment efforts of UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield and Clayton, North Carolina, UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, NC, and UNCHMG Urgent Care service line.

Paul Moss

Paul.Moss@unchealth.unc.edu

Paul Moss creates, develops, and implements marketing strategies to attract and engage candidates. Paul also assists with the development of the department and supports other recruitment efforts.

Laura Oakes

Laura.Oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

Laura Oakes is a manager of the Network Physician Recruitment team. Laura also is responsible for recruitment efforts with UNC School of Medicine, UNCHMG Virtual Care & Group Practices and Hematology & Oncology.

Renita Peele

Renita.peele@unchealth.unc.edu

Renita Peele creates the department’s marketing content through our social media pages as well as other marketing platforms. Renita also assists with the development of the department and supports other recruitment efforts.