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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

AHWFB Telehospitalist Physician will be responsible for patient care through the Hospital @ Home program and other innovative telemedicine that comes through this program. Hospital @ Home program provides virtual acute care to inpatient and ambulatory patients and is supported by paramedics, nurse navigators, and other ancillary staff. Telehospitalist physician will be expected to provide supervision to credentialed APPs who are providing care to patients through the program.


Highlights
Position may involve duties which are not listed.

1. Provide medical care to patients.

2. Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the human internal organs.

3. Examine patients,

4. Conduct/order diagnostic tests,

5. Analyze the results and prescribe indicated treatment therapies including medications and Physical

Therapies.

6. Consult with other physicians, when needed.

7. Assist in patient education and goal setting.
Training and/or Experience Required
2 years of experience as a hospitalist. Outpatient experience in addition to 2 years as a hospitalist is a plus.

MD or equivalent degree and License to practice in NC.

Must maintain a DEA license.

Should be able to get credentialed at one of the AHWFB hospitals for inpatient care.

Should maintain IP hospital medicine practice.

Treats all members of the patient care team with respect and dignity.

Complies with all policies and protocols of H@H and AHWFB.

Attends H@H business meetings regularly.

Brings a problem-solving attitude and is ready for ongoing change of a program built for flexibility.

Provides patient-centered care with dignity and compassion.

Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

Attends annual review and performs departmental in-services.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate.

Resolves staff concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as 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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