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General Information

Location
Various Locations
Henry St.
Greensboro, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Academic Faculty Orthopedics- Hand Surgeon Physician in Greensboro and Asheboro North Carolina—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.
Highlights
  • Clinical Focus: The ideal candidate will be proficient in treating conditions related to hand, wrist and elbow both in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Teaching Opportunities: Orthopaedic hand fellow teaching, clinical and laboratory research opportunities available if interested. 
  • Collaboration: Join a team of 10 hand partners, 3 hand fellows with 90 total faculty, 25 orthopaedic residents, 9 podiatric residents and 8 fellowships in Department for seamless referrals and collaboration.
  • Call Expectations: Call duties to be discussed and negotiated.  
  • Support: APP and clinical support is provided. 
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
Training and/or Experience Required
  • Certification: Candidates should be board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery or General Surgery with a fellowship training in hand and upper extremity.
  • License: Eligible for NC Medical License.
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 Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro

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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