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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
WFBMG
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

The Department of Radiology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a Faculty Cardiothoracic Radiologist with fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Imaging to join our team in Winston-Salem, NC. This position is available at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

Where You’ll Live:

The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including Winston-Salem, is ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire. It offers:

• Affordable Living: Housing costs are 31% below the national average, with a family-friendly community.

• Great Schools: Access to quality educational institutions and high-ranking school systems.

• Vibrant Neighborhoods: A welcoming atmosphere with lively downtowns and community-focused neighborhoods.

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist:

Become part of an inclusive culture that values the diverse contributions of all team members. As part of one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, you’ll work alongside leading minds in medicine, contributing to patient-centered care and groundbreaking research in a nationally renowned institution.



Highlights
What We Have to Offer:
• CME Reimbursement: Support for continued education and professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options to promote balance and well-being.
• Paid-Time Off: Generous vacation and holiday leave.
• Relocation Assistance: Support to help ease your transition to our community.
• Career Growth & Stability: Opportunities for advancement within a well-established, growing academic medical center.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
Our department boasts state-of-the-art imaging facilities across multiple locations, including three adult hospitals, a pediatric hospital, an NCI-designated Cancer Center, and a busy freestanding imaging center. The department includes 50 faculty members, 14 fellows, and 40 residents, all committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

Training and/or Experience Required
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Imaging.
• Board Certification (or eligibility) by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
• North Carolina medical licensure (or eligibility).
• Proficiency in all facets of chest and cardiac imaging, including radiography, CT, and MRI.
• Dedication to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Night and weekend call responsibilities.

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. 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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