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General Information

Location
Wilkes Medical Center
WMC Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

AHWFB Department of Medicine, Section on Hospital Medicine is seeking a Nocturnist with training in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine to join our dynamic inpatient team at Wilkes Medical Center, N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina. WMC has 130 licensed beds, including a 10-bed skilled nursing unit on campus.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:   

As a Hospitalist within the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you will 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. 

Position Information: 

Full-time, clinical adjunct faculty position  
Primarily admitting responsibilities 
Perform perioperative management and pre-op risk assessments for orthopedic/ surgical patients 
Help with floor cross coverage from Virtual Hospitalist group
Strong support from medical and surgical specialties 
VCC covers ICU at nights
Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES 
Coordinating with Nursing Staff and responding to questions/concerns overnight 
Provide appropriate hand-off/sign-out at the conclusion of their shift to the day team  
Procedural skills not required 
EMR- EPIC
Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment 
Highlights
What We Have to Offer: 

CME Reimbursement: $5000 annually 
Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes competitive salary, health, dental, vision, retirement plans and more 
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy schedule of 7 nights on/7 nights off, with 5 shifts off service annually
Relocation Assistance: Receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment 
Training and/or Experience Required
Position Requirements:  

Graduate of an accredited medical school and ACGME-accepted Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency program. 
Board Eligible or Board Certified in IM/FM. 
Active license to practice as physician from NC Medical Board. 
BLS/ACLS certification. 
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 Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Where you will live:

With its many picturesque cities, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region is ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to retire in 2023. This includes:

Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Vibrant Neighborhoods: Wilkesboro is located close to I-77 at exit 73B and minutes from the High-Country towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. Wilkesboro will wow you with a newly revitalized historic downtown, mind-blowing musical talent, stunningly scenic mountain views, heart-pounding outdoor adventures, and southern charm
Recreational Opportunities:  Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area’s parks, scenic trails, and perfect for hiking and picnicking. The nearby Yadkin River also provides fishing and kayaking opportunities year-round.

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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