Oculoplastics, Oculoplastic Surgeon - Academic Practice | New Eye Institute Opening 2026

Job Description

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

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• Full-time academic faculty position within a respected Department of Ophthalmology
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• Join a growing department with expanded clinical, educational, and research resources supported by a new free-standing Eye Institute opening in 2026
  \n Collaborative, mentorship-driven academic environment
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• Serve as a consultant to referring physicians and provide direct patient care as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams
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• Teach and mentor ophthalmology residents, fellows, and medical students
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• Opportunities for clinical research and industry-sponsored trials
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• EPIC EMR
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• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
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• 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
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• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
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TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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

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• Paid Time Off programs 
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• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
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• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
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• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
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• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
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• Educational assistance and professional development programs
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• Paid medical liability insurance 
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• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
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• Relocation assistance
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