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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist
Compensation
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Description & Requirements

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking an Academic Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.  You will be joining a growing and highly collaborative team of 17 faculty hospitalists, 4 Advanced Practice Providers, and a PHM fellowship program.

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
  • Work/Life Balance: Coverage model is a mixed in-house and home call. No newborn nursery coverage required unless physician has an interest in this area.  
  • Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume. 
  • Including “bread and butter” pediatrics, co-management needs, complex care, and patients requiring our Intermediate Care Unit. Clinical work includes time on 3 inpatient teaching services with learners across the continuum. Shift responsibilities include a mix of day and night shifts.
  • With yearly hourly requirements at or below national averages. 
  • The academic environment is rich with mentorship and opportunities in research, quality improvement, patient safety, advocacy, medical education, informatics, health equity, and public health.
  • Clinicians utilize EPIC EMR and leverage AI-powered tools.
  • Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession for self and dependents (upon eligibility) & much more!  CME, Paid-Time Off, $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.  
  •  Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, a thriving culinary scene, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
Training and/or Experience Required
  • We seek applicants who value patient centered care, medical education, clinical and academic excellence, and bring a cohesive and inclusive attitude
  • Graduation from an accredited M.D. or D.O. medical school  
  • Current North Carolina medical license and BC/BE in Pediatrics
  • Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is encouraged  
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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