Oculoplastic Surgeon – Academic Practice | New Eye Institute Opening 2026

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine as an Oculoplastic Surgeon in Winston-Salem, NCpart of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

At Advocate Health, were committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. Youll 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 upthis is where it starts.

HIGHLIGHT

• Full-time academic faculty position within a respected Department of Ophthalmology
• Join a growing department with expanded clinical, educational, and research resources supported by a new free-standing Eye Institute opening in 2026
  Collaborative, mentorship-driven academic environment
• Serve as a consultant to referring physicians and provide direct patient care as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, fellows, and medical students
• Opportunities for clinical research and industry-sponsored trials
• 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

• M.D. or D.O.  with completion of an Accredited residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Licensed / Eligible for licensure in North Carolina
• Active DEA in North Carolina

 BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off programs 
• 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