Trauma, Academic Faculty Trauma Surgery Physician

Job Description

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