Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a nationally recognized academic health system and part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit integrated healthcare organizations.
At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care and a Best Place to Work, where physicians are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you're seeking a career that combines meaningful patient impact, academic engagement, and professional growth, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity in Palliative Medicine.
Opportunity Highlights
- Outpatient-focused Palliative Medicine practice with scheduled inpatient consultation service coverage
- Strong emphasis on oncology and cancer-focused palliative care
- Join an established and collaborative team of 8 Palliative Medicine physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
- Teach and mentor two Palliative Medicine fellows annually
- Shared remote call rotation with no in-house call requirements
- Practice at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western North Carolina
- Collaborate with experts through the renowned J. Paul Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention
- Epic EMR platform with access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that streamlines note generation and reduces administrative burden
- Physician-led medical group within a nationally recognized integrated health system
- Commitment to providing safe, equitable, and compassionate care for all patients
Academic & Research Opportunities
- Faculty appointment through Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Extensive opportunities for teaching, scholarly activity, and interdisciplinary research collaboration
- Work within a cancer center that has maintained continuous National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation since 1990
- Engage with nationally recognized programs in cancer care, aging, dementia, and supportive medicine
- Participate in the education and development of future Palliative Medicine specialists
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Successful completion of an accredited residency program
- Board Certified in specialty residency training
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Palliative Medicine fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine
- Eligible for or currently holding a North Carolina Medical License
- Current or eligible for DEA and North Carolina controlled substance registration
