Hospitalist WMC

Hospital Medicine is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hospitalist with specialized training in Internal Medicine to join our growing team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC.

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Support for continued medical education and professional development
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable week on/week off schedule
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Schedule Mix: Inpatient-focused, 7-on/7-off
• Career Growth & Stability: Opportunities for academic involvement and research through Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:

Join a professional, collegial team in a community hospital setting with access to academic resources. Wilkes Medical Center features an open ICU supported by Tele-ICU (aICU) and Sonosite ultrasound in the Emergency Department. The average daily census is 60–65 patients.

Requirements:

• MD/DO degree
• Completion of a 3-year Internal Medicine Residency
• North Carolina medical license or eligibility

Where You’ll Live:

Nestled in the scenic foothills of North Carolina, North Wilkesboro offers:

• Affordable Living: Cost of living well below the national average
• Excellent Schools: Access to strong public and private education
• Outdoor Lifestyle: Proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, hiking, and lakes
• Community Feel: A welcoming, family-friendly environment

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

As a part of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family, Wilkes Medical Center offers the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center, enabling the facility to provide world-class health care here, close to home. Wilkes Medical Center opened in 1952 as a 100-bed hospital on 19 acres, donated by Dr. Frederick C. Hubbard. The hospital joined the Wake Forest Baptist Health system on July 1, 2017. Today, we are licensed for 130 beds, including a 10-bed skilled nursing unit on our main campus. Through our offsite facilities, Wilkes Medical Center has expanded our outpatient services to include a Dialysis Center and a state of the art Rehabilitation Center.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes is an outdoor lover's paradise. Wilkes County Schools are highly ranked in North Carolina by Niche.com.  Home to MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, Wilkesboro provides a small town atmosphere with wonderful amenities, and is located within easy reach of many prominent North Carolina cities. Located just 80 miles from Charlotte, 45 miles from Winston-Salem, 45 miles from Hickory, and 35 minutes from Boone, Wilkes County remains an ideal location for those looking to escape the fast paced world of city living, while remaining close enough to commute for a night out on the town. We are a very friendly and family-based community where our patient population is quite diverse. Wilkes County offers the best of both worlds, presented with the flair of true southern hospitality.