Section Chief, Heart Transplant, VAD & Advanced Heart Failure

Section Chief, Heart Transplant, VAD, and Advanced Heart Failure

Join our team at the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine in a Section Chief role to lead the Section on Heart Transplant, VAD, and Advanced Heart Failure. The position reports to the Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine.

We are in search of a candidate who combines proven leadership and administrative skills with an outstanding record of academic and clinical accomplishment, dedication to excellence in clinical, research, and/or teaching, and the creative vision to help shape the future of a dynamic section and growing programs.

As Section Chief, we expect the successful candidate to have experience and vision to grow the Heart Transplant and VAD program in the Wake Forest and surrounding markets. This is an outstanding opportunity to further develop a well-established program and lead the Section towards success in clinical care, education and academics. The section currently comprises of 5 faculty members and 7 advanced practice providers, with ongoing recruitment for additional providers. The Section Chief will be responsible for Transplant, VAD and Advanced Heart Failure services, sharing all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development and quality improvement initiatives associated with the service. Section members participate in shared inpatient service and call, outpatient clinic and procedures.

Highlights

The position also offers the opportunity to capitalize on the extensive Atrium Health clinical footprint, which includes 42 inpatient and 1100 outpatient facilities, as well as the integration of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, which operates facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin. The combined entity, Advocate Health, provides care to more than 6 million patients annually and is the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States. Research across Advocate Health is coordinated by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, which operates under a single IRB and contracts office, facilitating clinical trial execution and research integration in multiple markets of Advocate Health.

Training and/or Experience Required

• Licensed or Eligible for NC Medical License
• Board Certified in Relevant Fields
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills, Present or Emerging National Stature, Demonstrable Clinical Program Operational Skills and Outstanding Clinical Training and Experience
• Clinical Experience in Heart Transplantation to Include Post Graduate Experience
• Meets the qualifications and requirements for United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) accreditation for a Heart Transplant Program

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
• Free medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a vibrant city located in Forsyth County. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Winston-Salem offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The city is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is recognized for its thriving arts scene, historic landmarks, and welcoming community. Winston-Salem is home to several renowned institutions, including Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which contribute to the city's dynamic and innovative atmosphere. The city also boasts a variety of parks, recreational facilities, and a bustling downtown area with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. With a population of approximately 255,769, Winston-Salem provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Its convenient location and strong sense of community make it 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.