Physician - Infectious Disease

Assistant or Associate Faculty Physician – Pediatric Infectious Diseases- Winston Salem, NC 

The Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with passion for clinical excellence and clinical teaching. 

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:

Mentoring: Programs for junior faculty are available and supported by the institution and department.

Well Established: Section members have a successful record of accomplishments in perinatal HIV prevention, pneumococcal surveillance, vaccine preventable diseases, neonatal infections, global health and medical education. 

Collaborative Environment: Providing inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of children with suspected or proven infectious diseases at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. 

Growth: Potential opportunities to expand the ambulatory infectious disease operations. outstanding opportunities to advance in their academic career such as active participation in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, medical education, clinical research, quality improvement, and other areas. 

Teaching: In addition to clinical responsibilities, the position will also include teaching responsibilities and supervision of medical students and residents. 

State of the Art Technology: Clinicians utilize EPIC EMR and Leverage 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 

Work/Life Balance:?Unlimited vacation, 7 paid holidays, 3 days bereavement for immediate family. 

Excellent Benefits: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession for self and dependents (upon eligibility) & much more!? CME, Paid-Time Off, $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.?

Ideal Candidate:

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in the subspecialty of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 

• Candidates must have or be eligible for a North Carolina (NC) medical license as determined by the NC Medical Board.  

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 [email protected]