Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician

Academic Nocturnist Position

AHWFB Department of Medicine, Section on Hospital Medicine is seeking an Academic Nocturnist with training in Internal Medicine to join our dynamic inpatient team at Baptist Medical Center, in Winston Salem, North Carolina and Davie Medical Center, in Bermuda Run, North Carolina.

Position Information:

• Full-time, non-tenured faculty position
• Cover night shifts at NC Baptist Medical Center (75%), which is the Flagship Hospital of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist System in Winston Salem, North Carolina
• Primarily admitting responsibilities
• Perform perioperative management and pre-op risk assessments for orthopedic/surgical patients
• Supervision and education of Internal Medicine residents at night
• No ward cross-cover
• Strong support from medical and surgical specialties
• Closed ICU
• Cover night shifts at Davie Medical Center (25%), which is a 50 bed community hospital with 36 medicine beds, in Bermuda Run, North Carolina
• Admitting and consultation responsibilities
• Cross-coverage of all ward patients, including but not limited to assessing patients and developing appropriate plans as needed for any acute events of changes in patient status and good communication with nursing
• Determine patients that require transfer to tertiary hospital and facilitating such transfer
• No ICU
• Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES for your patients
• Coordinating with Nursing Staff and responding to questions/concerns overnight
• Provide appropriate hand-off/sign-out at the conclusion of their shift to the day team
• Procedural skills not required
• EPIC electronic medical records
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment

Highlights What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: $4000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes competitive salary, health, dental, vision, retirement plans and more
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy schedule of 7 days on/7 days off, 10 hour shifts
• Relocation Assistance: Receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment
• Schedule Mix: Rotation between Swing (2pm-12am), Academic Nocturnist 1 &2 (9pm-7am) and Davie Nocturnist (9pm-7am)

Training and/or Experience Required Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and ACGME-accepted Internal Medicine residency program.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Active license to practice as physician from NC Med Board.
• ACLS certification.

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 Bermuda Run, North Carolina Where You'll Live: The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• Recreational Opportunities: Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area's parks, scenic trails, and Tanglewood Park, perfect for hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding. The nearby Yadkin River also provides fishing and kayaking opportunities year-round.

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.