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Job description
General Information
Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Medical Center Blvd
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Description & Requirements
Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Palliative Medicine Physician in Winston-Salem- 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
Outpatient-focused Palliative Medicine practice with opportunity for periods on our inpatient consultation service
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated strong emphasis on oncology and cancer-focused palliative care
Join a collaborative team of 8 Palliative Medicine physicians and 4 APPs
Teach and mentor two Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellows annually
No in-house call with a shared remote call rotation
Practice at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western North Carolina
Collaborate within the renowned J. Paul Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, offering opportunities for academic engagement, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration
EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
Academic & Research Environment Extensive opportunities for teaching, research collaboration, and scholarly activity through the Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Part of a cancer center that has maintained continuous NCI designation since 1990, placing it among an elite group nationwide
Work within one of the nation's leading academic health systems with robust aging, dementia, and cancer research programs
Training and/or Experience Required Graduation from an accredited medical school (M.D./D.O.).
Completion of an accredited residency program and board certified in residency.
Completion of a Palliative Medicine fellowship at an ACGME-accredited institution.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Palliative Medicine
Current or eligible for North Carolina Medical License
Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing
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.
Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
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