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General Information

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

Description & Requirements

AHWFB Department of Medicine, Section on Hospital Medicine is seeking an Academic Nocturnist with training in Internal Medicine to join our dynamic inpatient team at Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.


Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:

As a Hospitalist within the Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays. Your role involves admitting patients, closely monitoring patient progress and making necessary treatment adjustments, and engaging in meaningful discussions with patients and their families about their care. Additionally, you'll facilitate seamless communication with the patient's primary care team and provide essential medical records to support their ongoing treatment.

Position Information:

·         Full-time, non-tenured faculty position

·         Cover night shifts at NC Baptist Medical Center, which is the Flagship Hospital of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist System in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

·         Primarily admitting responsibilities

·         Perform perioperative management and pre-op risk assessments for orthopedic/surgical patients

·         Supervision and education of Internal Medicine residents at night

·         No ward cross-cover

·         Strong support from medical and surgical specialties

·         Closed ICU


Highlights

What We Have to Offer:

·         CME Reimbursement: $4,175 annually

·         Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes competitive salary, health, dental, vision, retirement plans and more

·         Work/Life Balance: Enjoy schedule of 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts

·         Relocation Assistance: Receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment

·         Schedule Mix: Rotation between Swing (2pm-12am) and Academic Nocturnist 1 &2 (9pm-7am)


Training and/or Experience Required

Requirements:

  • Graduate from an accredited Medical School
  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • North Carolina licensure or eligible
  • Rank commensurate with credentials and experience


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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