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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Academic Faculty Physician focusing in Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine in Winston- Salem, North Carolina—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
Pediatric Sleep/Pulmonology & services provided:
  • The section of Pediatric Pulmonology at Brenner Children’s Hospital sees a diverse population with high acuity, including:
    • patients with BPD
    • patients requiring chronic ventilation or non-invasive ventilation
    • neuromuscular respiratory weakness
    • asthma
    • cystic fibrosis
    • sleep disorders 
    • interstitial lung disease
    • sickle cell lung disease
Pediatric Sleep:
  • We currently have 3 sleep providers in our sleep clinic including one pediatric psychiatrist. We have 5 sleep center locations; Winston-Salem (4 beds), Lexington Adult (4 Beds), Lexington/Brenner Children’s (3 beds), High Point (4 beds), and Wilkes (2 Beds), totaling 17 beds. 
    • There is also a portable unit located on the main campus in Winston-Salem for pediatric inpatients.
    • The sites operate with a 2:1 patient to tech ratio in the adult labs. Depending on the patient's age and severity, the pediatric staffing ratio may vary from 1:1 to 2:1. 
  • We are in the process of transitioning to Compumedics and adding Somnoware. 
Pediatric Pulmonary:
  • Our team includes: 5 pediatric pulmonologists, 1 dedicated CF physician, 1 inpatient/outpatient PNP
  • We are an accredited CF center and a member of the TDN with a fully staffed CF team (providers, nurse coordinator, psychologist, RT, social worker, dietician and pharmacist).
  • We run multidisciplinary clinics for patients with CF, ventilator-dependence, neuromuscular diseases, Sickle Cell Disease, and Pediatric Sleep.
  • We perform both inpatient and outpatient bronchoscopy with on-call bronchoscopy technicians (RT’s) and have full lung function testing capabilities. 
  • We work in a multidisciplinary fashion with our adult pulmonary colleagues, Pediatric ENT section, the NICU, PICU, our pediatric surgeons and pediatric subspecialists.
  • Pediatric Pulmonology has satellite clinics located in Clemmons and Hickory, NC.
Additional Highlights
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients





Training and/or Experience Required
Candidates must be board certified in Pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Sleep Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology.
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 beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets that reflect its deep Moravian roots and architectural diversity, from Colonial Revival to Craftsman styles. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

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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