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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Health Network
High Point
High Point, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist as a Rheumatology Physician in High Point, 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
  • 100% Outpatient Role – 36 patient-facing hours + 4 administrative hours/week
  • Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team with access to infusion services and advanced diagnostics
  • Competitive Compensation Package including:
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $10,000 Relocation Assistance (paid within first 30 days)
  • CME Reimbursement up to $3,500 + 5 CME days
  • 25 Days PTO starting year one
  • Comprehensive benefits & retirement plan with 7% employer contribution + 2% match

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of Internal Medicine residency at an accredited healthcare institution.
  • Successful completion of Rheumatology Fellowship at an accredited healthcare institution.
  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology from said residency.
  • Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
  • Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing 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 High Point, North Carolina
"High Point, North Carolina, is a vibrant city located in the Piedmont Triad region. Known as ""North Carolina's International City,"" High Point is renowned for its semi-annual High Point Furniture Market, which attracts exhibitors and buyers from around the world. The city is a hub for the furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing industries, contributing to its dynamic economy.

High Point offers a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, with a variety of neighborhoods, excellent schools, and recreational activities. It is home to High Point University, a private Methodist-affiliated institution. The city's welcoming atmosphere and rich history make it an attractive place to live, work, and visit."

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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