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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Section Chief role to lead the section of Electrophysiology.

We are in search of a candidate who combines proven leadership and administrative skills with an outstanding record of academic and clinical accomplishment, dedication to excellence in clinical, research, and/or teaching, and the creative vision to help shape the future of a dynamic section and growing programs.


Please email scott.dudley@advocatehealth.org to express interest.


Highlights

As Section Chief, we expect the successful candidate to have experience and vision to grow the Electrophysiology program in the Wake Forest and surrounding markets. This is an outstanding opportunity to further develop a well-established program and lead the Section towards success in clinical care, education and academics. The Section Chief will be responsible for all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development and quality improvement initiatives associated with the service. Section members participate in shared inpatient service and call, outpatient clinic and procedures.


Training and/or Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MD/DO or equivalent
  • Board Certified in relevant fields
  • Fellowship trained in Electrophysiology
  • Successful record of clinical and service excellence, research experience, and graduate medical education
  • North Carolina medical licensure or eligible
  • Leadership experience preferred

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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