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General Information

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

Description & Requirements

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians to join our collaborative inpatient team at the Sticht Center—a nationally recognized facility dedicated to excellence in geriatric and rehabilitative care. This role is ideal for physicians interested in a stable 7-on/7-off schedule and a supportive academic environment.

Why Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?

Academic Appointment: Full-time, non-tenure track with Wake Forest School of Medicine
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including specialists, nurses, case managers, pharmacists, and therapists
Faculty Growth: Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, leadership development, and involvement in quality or systems-based initiatives
Supportive Infrastructure: EPIC EMR, strong subspecialty support, and a collegial academic community
Highlights
Physicians will work exclusively in the Inpatient Rehab unit at the Sticht Center
7-on/7-off schedule supporting work-life balance
Physician will remotely supervise an APP at the HPMC Inpatient Rehab Unit
Average 12–15 patient rounds per day
Training and/or Experience Required
MD or DO; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
ACLS certification
Commitment to team-based, patient-centered care
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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