Academic Nephrology Physician - Nonprofit Health System - NC

Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Nephrology Physician in Winston Salem, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

• Full-time providers working 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours.
• Opportunity for inpatient and outpatient duties
• Teaching opportunities with residents and fellows
• Join a collaborative academic team 
• 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

Requirements:

• M.D./D.O. from an accredited medical school.
  Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution
  Current M.D. or D.O. license in the state of NC
  Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.
  Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 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 with tail insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

About Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem blends rich history with modern innovation, offering a vibrant, welcoming community. Its picturesque neighborhoods feature historic homes, tree-lined streets, and walkable access to local shops, parks, and restaurants. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent universities, affordable living, and abundant outdoor recreation. Known for genuine Southern hospitality, Winston-Salem makes it easy to feel at home and build lasting connections.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) is a $5.7 billion pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health.

AHWFB is the academic core of Advocate Health and consists of two main components: 1) an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations, and more than 2,700 physicians; and 2) Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com, www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us.