Hospital Medicine - Hospitalist Physician - North Wilkesboro, NC

Hospitalist Position at Wake Forest Baptist Health

Location Wilkes Medical Center Wilkes Medical Center - 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina Care Delivery Brand Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

As a Hospitalist within the Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays. Your role involves admitting patients, closely monitoring patient progress and making necessary treatment adjustments, and engaging in meaningful discussions with patients and their families about their care. Additionally, you'll facilitate seamless communication with the patient's primary care team and provide essential medical records to support their ongoing treatment.

Highlights What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Support for continued medical education and professional development
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable week on/week off schedule
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Schedule Mix: Inpatient-focused, 7-on/7-off
• Career Growth & Stability: Opportunities for academic involvement and research through Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

Position Requirements:

• MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care and the AHWFB mission and values
• ACLS certification required
• No procedural skills required

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 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 impactfor all.