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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

Wake Forest Baptist, an 885 bed tertiary care academic medical center, partners closely with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, creating a strong environment for education, innovation, and clinical research. The program is structured to manage the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, from preventive and general cardiology to advanced interventions, heart failure, transplant, structural heart disease, and complex electrophysiology. This academic integration allows physicians to care for some of the most complex cardiac and vascular patients in the region while remaining engaged in teaching and scholarly activity. Programs include advanced heart failure and transplant, congenital heart disease, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular and endovascular surgery.
 
Education and training are cornerstones of the program. The institution maintains long standing, ACGME accredited fellowship programs in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular and cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced practice provider cardiovascular fellowships.

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine was created in 2025, The Department transitioned from Internal Medicine to reflect the continued growth, clinical volume, and academic mission of cardiovascular services across the enterprise. The Section currently supports 12 interventional cardiology physicians. 

Position Overview 
The Section Chief of Interventional Cardiology will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for the Interventional Cardiology Section, reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. The role is designed as 1.0 FTE, with an 80% clinical / 20% administrative effort. Up to 20% protected research effort may be added with appropriate funding support.
Highlights
Key Leadership Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the development and growth of clinical and academic programs within Interventional Cardiology. 
Establish and execute a long term vision for the Section grounded in excellence across the core academic missions of patient care, education, and research, with a strong commitment to advancing health equity for the populations served. 
Lead the development of a robust, enterprise wide extramural research program aligned with Atrium Health’s institutional strengths and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Translational Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Science, while continuing to expand both industry sponsored and investigator initiated clinical trials. 
Recruit, retain, and mentor exceptional clinical and research faculty and advanced practice providers, fostering professional growth, academic success, and career advancement among Section members. 
Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with other Cardiovascular Medicine section chiefs, enterprise leaders, academic departments, and clinical service lines to advance shared clinical, educational, and research goals.

Clinical Responsibilities – Inpatient Services
10–13 weeks of inpatient service annually, including 8–10 weeks with weekend coverage.
Serving as overseeing attending for an APP led inpatient team; responsibilities include morning rounds, care coordination, and consultative support. 
Teaching Service: Oversight of resident teams 
CVICU Service: Dedicated time with no other clinical effort responsibilities 

Practice Sites
Primary site: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Winston-Salem
Secondary sites: High Point Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Davie Medical Center, Wilkes Medical Center, Hugh Chatham Health, Alleghany, Greensboro 
Clinical affiliations with external rural hospitals: Iredell Health, Catawba Valley Medical Center, VA

Cath Labs 
5 cath labs at main campus, 3 at High Point and 1 at ASC in Greensboro
 
Clinical Focus
Full spectrum of interventional cardiology, and advanced structural heart procedures (TAVR, transcatheter mitral valve interventions, mechanical circulatory support including Impella, LAAO, and Watchman.
 
Typical Weekly Schedule
Two to three days per week in the cath lab performing procedures
One to two days per week in clinic

Outpatient Clinic 
Opportunity to work closely with fellows in clinic. 
Team based care model using provider pods that include MDs and APPs; APPs manage the majority of return patient visits for physicians within the pod. 
Robust clinical infrastructure, including Epic, Dragon dictation, and DAX ambient documentation tools.
 
Call & Weekend Coverage
Weekday STEMI call rotation on average, one every two weeks
Weekend STEMI call on average, one weekend per month

Lifestyle & Location 
Physicians within the practice live throughout Winston Salem and neighboring communities, including Clemmons, Lewisville, High Point, and Greensboro. The region offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenient access to Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Park, as well as miles of city greenways for walking, biking, and jogging. While North Carolina is often associated with Charlotte, the Research Triangle, or the coast, Winston Salem and the greater Piedmont Triad provide an exceptional combination of lifestyle, affordability, and professional opportunity, making it an attractive place to build both a career and a home.
Training and/or Experience Required
BC in Interventional Cardiology 
Successful record of clinical and service excellence, research experience, and graduate medical education
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
  • Free medical liability insurance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a vibrant city located in Forsyth County. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Winston-Salem offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The city is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is recognized for its thriving arts scene, historic landmarks, and welcoming community.

Winston-Salem is home to several renowned institutions, including Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which contribute to the city's dynamic and innovative atmosphere. The city also boasts a variety of parks, recreational facilities, and a bustling downtown area with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

With a population of approximately 255,769, Winston-Salem provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Its convenient location and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

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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