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General Information

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

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Academic OBGYN Faculty Physician in Lexington, 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
  • Full Scope OBGYN: Engage in a mix of GYN and OB visits, including routine and problem cases, managing routine/complex pregnancies, and performing gynecological surgeries.
  • Flexible Schedule: Enjoy 8 half days of clinical work and 2 half days for administrative tasks.
  • Education Focus: Mentor residents and medical students and shape the next generation of OBGYN professionals.
  • 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
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of OBGYN residency at an accredited healthcare institution
  • Board Certification in OBGYN 
  • Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required

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 Lexington, North Carolina 
Lexington, North Carolina, is a small city located in the Piedmont Triad region, known as the "Barbecue Capital of the World." With a population of nearly 20,000, Lexington offers a rich history and a close-knit community atmosphere. The city is home to 177 manufacturing companies and a diverse array of local businesses, contributing to its flourishing economic development.

Lexington is preparing to undergo one of the largest passenger rail restoration projects in recent history, which is expected to provide an economic boost and enhance transportation options. The city also boasts numerous barbecue restaurants, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

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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