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General Information

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

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Academic Hospitalist 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.Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic health system and a regional leader in high-acuity care and innovation. As a part of the Atrium Health enterprise, we benefit from the scale of a large health system while preserving the collegiality of a close-knit academic department. As an Academic Hospitalist, you will be part of a highly engaged, multidisciplinary care team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll collaborate with consultants, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and social workers in a setting that values teamwork and excellence.

You’ll also have robust opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and Internal Medicine residents; contribute to quality improvement, systems-based innovation, or clinical research; advance your own academic interests while shaping the next generation of physicians;  and participate in institutional initiatives focused on patient safety, throughput, and team culture




Highlights

The Department of Medicine, Section on Hospital Medicine at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) is seeking academic-minded, team-oriented Hospitalists trained in Internal Medicine to join our growing and collaborative inpatient faculty at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center—our flagship academic hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

What We Have to Offer:

  • CME Reimbursement: $4,500 annually
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement contributions, and more
  • Work/Life Balance: 7-on/7-off schedule to support a sustainable clinical practice
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000, paid within your first 30 days
  • Schedule Mix: Rotations through teaching teams, rounding, admitting, consult service, and Intermediate Care Unit
  • Career Growth & Stability: Faculty development support in education, quality improvement, leadership, and scholarship
  • Academic Appointment: Full-time, non-tenured position with Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • Supportive Infrastructure: Strong subspecialty support, a closed ICU, dedicated rapid response/code teams, and EPIC EMR

 


Training and/or Experience Required
  • MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine
  • Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
  • Commitment to collaborative, team-based care and the AHWFB mission and values
  • ACLS certification required
  • No procedural skills 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 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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