Physician - Gastroenterology

Academic Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University School of Medicine?is seeking an Academic Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our growing team at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem,?NC. Our team is comprised of 8 faculty Pediatric Gastroenterologists, 6 Advanced Practice Providers, 2 Pediatric Psychologists, 1 Registered Dietitian, 1 Social Worker, 5 Pediatric GI Nurses, 5 Endo Nurses, and 1 Endo Tech.

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.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life Balance:?1:8 call a week at a time (Friday-Friday). 

• Schedule Mix:?3 clinic (1 virtual), 1 procedure (OR & sedation suite), and 1 admin day. 

• Career Growth & Stability:?Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume. 

• Great Benefits: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession for self and dependents (upon eligibility, CME, Paid-Time Off, $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.? 
• Collaborative Environment: The Pediatric Gastroenterology Section is a dynamic team leading the region in preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric digestive and liver disorders.
• Specialized Programs: IBD, Celiac disease, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Aerodigestive, CF, along with a Functional GI clinic staffed by licensed Psychologists. Also run a short gut and parental nutrition program through multidisciplinary clinic and surgical team.
• Several Locations: Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Kernersville and Greensboro and North Carolina, we are committed to comprehensive pediatric gastrointestinal care.
• Excellent Technology: Clinicians utilize EPIC EMR and have 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.

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduation from an accredited M.D. or D.O. medical school 

• BC/BE in Pediatrics 

• Completion of Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship 

Wake Forest University School of Medicine: 

Wake Forest School of Medicine is the medical education and research component of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated academic medical center anchored by an 885-bed tertiary care hospital, community hospitals, affiliated partners and the 160-bed Brenner Children’s Hospital.? Both Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner Children’s Hospital have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.? 

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. Winston Salem recently ranked in the Top 10 Cities for Families with Children.

Region Highlights Include:? 

• 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.? 

 When you join Advocate Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Anca Safta, MD at  [email protected] and Lexy Doane [email protected]