Palliative Medicine Physician

Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Palliative Medicine Physician in Winston-Salem 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Outpatient-focused Palliative Medicine practice with opportunity for periods on our inpatient consultation service
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated strong emphasis on oncology and cancer-focused palliative care
• Join a collaborative team of 8 Palliative Medicine physicians and 4 APPs
• Teach and mentor two Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellows annually
• No in-house call with a shared remote call rotation
• Practice at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western North Carolina
• Collaborate within the renowned J. Paul Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, offering opportunities for academic engagement, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• 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

Academic & Research Environmen t

• Extensive opportunities for teaching, research collaboration, and scholarly activity through the Wake Forest University School of Medicine
• Part of a cancer center that has maintained continuous NCI designation since 1990, placing it among an elite group nationwide
• Work within one of the nation's leading academic health systems with robust aging, dementia, and cancer research programs

TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduation from an accredited medical school (M.D./D.O.).
• Completion of an accredited residency program and board certified in residency.
• Completion of a Palliative Medicine fellowship at an ACGME-accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Palliative Medicine
• Current or eligible for North Carolina Medical License
• Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing

About Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem offers an exceptional quality of life, blending historic charm with modern innovation. Enjoy vibrant arts and culture, walkable neighborhoods, affordable living, excellent schools and universities, and abundant outdoor recreation with parks, greenways, and easy access to both the mountains and coast. Known for its welcoming community and Southern hospitality, Winston-Salem is an ideal place to build a career and call home.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.