Academic Faculty Trauma Surgery Physician

Advocate Health

Winston Salem, NC

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Winston Salem, NC
POSTED
18 days ago

 
Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Academic Faculty Trauma Physician in Winston- Salem, North Carolina—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
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide surgical care to trauma and critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Participate in trauma call coverage and manage acute surgical emergencies.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, trauma registry reviews, and protocol development.
  • Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Participate in clinical research and academic activities, as appropriate.
Additional Highlights:
  • 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
 
Training and/or Experience Required
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery.
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma preferred.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
  • Strong commitment to patient care, education, and academic excellence.
 
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

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