Family Medicine - Physician - Academics

Join Atrium Health as a Family Medicine Physician – Research Faculty in Charlotte, NC—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.

We are seeking a Full time Family Medicine Physician committed to teaching the next generation of physicians, with a special interest in research.

Department of Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine was established in 1973 and is nationally known for its leadership in Family Medicine, for its Center for Primary Care Research, and for exceptional education of medical students, FM residents and fellows. Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program (8/8/8), and Carolinas Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program (12/12/12) both have a long history of excellence in residency education, most of their graduates stay in the area.

With the launch of the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, faculty now play an integral role across all four years of medical education, with a focus on innovation, health equity, and community engagement.

This position is based at Elizabeth Family Medicine , a full-scope community clinic located in midtown Charlotte near Atrium Health Mercy. The clinic is part of a large integrated physician network with access to system-wide resources and multidisciplinary support.

Highlights

• Collaborative team of physicians, research faculty, APPs, residents, fellows, and students
• Protected time model: 0.6 Clinical / 0.1 Precepting / 0.3 Research
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no call
• Strong support for academic career development and faculty advancement
• EPIC EMR with DAX Copilot for AI-assisted documentation
• Access to system-level care management resources and virtual tools
• Proximity to Carolinas Medical Center and Uptown Charlotte

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients of all ages
• Perform common office procedures (e.g., colposcopy, contraceptive procedures, I&D, joint injections)
• Collaborate with clinic leadership and interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Precept and teach family medicine residents and medical students
• Evaluate learners and serve as a faculty advisor
• Contribute to curriculum development and educational innovation

Research

• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program
• Conduct high-quality primary care and population health research
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present scholarly work
• Lead or participate in clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives
• Contribute to faculty development in research skills and scholarship

Training and/or Experience Required

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Commitment to patient-centered, equitable care
• Passion for teaching and mentoring learners
• Demonstrated or emerging record of scholarly activity (publications, grants, or research training preferred)
• Interest in innovation, collaboration, and academic leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Family support benefits (parental leave, adoption assistance, etc.)

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation‘s fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it‘s home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte‘s neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Wake Forest University School of Medicine – Charlotte

The Wake Forest University School of Medicine -Charlotte is the region’s first four-year medical school, opening in July 2025 and anchored in The Pearl Innovation District in Charlotte. It is fully integrated with Atrium Health, the largest healthcare system in the region, providing students with direct access to a premier academic medical center. Wake Forest’s Charlotte program introduces a technologically-rich innovative, case-driven curriculum that immerses students in real-world patient scenarios from day one. The school has a special focus on reducing health disparities and community engagement.

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.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.