Trauma, Academic Faculty Trauma Surgery Physician

Job Description

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\n 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.\n

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\n 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.\n

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\n Highlights\n

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\n Key Responsibilities: \n

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• Provide surgical care to trauma and critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
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• Participate in trauma call coverage and manage acute surgical emergencies.
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• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, trauma registry reviews, and protocol development.
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• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
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• Participate in clinical research and academic activities, as appropriate.
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\n Additional Highlights:\n

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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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\n Training and/or Experience Required\n

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• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
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• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery.
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• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma preferred.
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• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
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• Strong commitment to patient care, education, and academic excellence.
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\n Benefits\n

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• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
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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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