Pulmonologist -North Wilkesboro, NC

General Information

Location


Wake Forest Health Network


1914 W Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659


N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina


Care Delivery Brand


Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist


Description & Requirements

Join Wake Forest Baptist as a Pulmonary Physician in North Wilkesboro, 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

• Full-time providers work 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours
• Office/Clinic Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Shift/Schedule this clinician will be required to work: mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Clinical Support Structure (e.g., number of physicians, APPs, nurses): new clinical position with intent to grow to meet community need

Training and/or Experience Required

• Graduation from an accredited medical school (M.D./D.O.).
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of a Pulmonary fellowship at an ACGME-accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pulmonology
• Current or eligible for North Carolina Medical License.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing.

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

About N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina


North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is a charming town located in Wilkes County, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known as the ""Key to the Blue Ridge,"" North Wilkesboro boasts a rich history and a vibrant community atmosphere. The town is famously recognized as one of the birthplaces of stock-car racing, with the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway being the first NASCAR-sanctioned track.

North Wilkesboro is also the original home of Lowe's Home Improvement, which continues to have a significant presence in the community. The town offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with a variety of local businesses, parks, and recreational facilities. Its scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere make North Wilkesboro an ideal place to live, work, and explore.


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.