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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine as an Academic Comprehensive Adult Neurology Faculty Physician in Winston Salem, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up— this is where it starts.

Highlights
  • The role involves a commitment to improving access for new patients and supporting the Neuroscience Service Line's growth objectives.
  • The role entails all commitments within Clinic with the added academic component to train and mentor residents and medical students.
  • Manage large groups of established patients with chronic neurological disorders, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Collaborate closely with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) to co-manage complex cases and facilitate seamless patient referrals.
  • Quickly evaluate and diagnose new patient referrals from PCPs, implementing appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care.
  • Participate in academic activities, including teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Manage large groups of established patients with chronic neurological disorders, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Collaborate closely with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) to co-manage complex cases and facilitate seamless patient referrals.
  • Quickly evaluate and diagnose new patient referrals from PCPs, implementing appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care.
  • Participate in academic activities, including teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a vibrant city located in Forsyth County. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Winston-Salem offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The city is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is recognized for its thriving arts scene, historic landmarks, and welcoming community.

Winston-Salem is home to several renowned institutions, including Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which contribute to the city's dynamic and innovative atmosphere. The city also boasts a variety of parks, recreational facilities, and a bustling downtown area with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

With a population of approximately 255,769, Winston-Salem provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Its convenient location and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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