General Academic Pediatric Faculty - Newborn Nursery

The Section of General Academic Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of Wake Forest School of Medicine and Brenner Children’s Hospital (BCH) is seeking a full-time Academic General Pediatrician to join our faculty. We are seeking a faculty member who has special interest in working in the newborn nursery.  

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
• Paid-Time Off: Unlimited vacation to enjoy an appropriate work-life balance.
• Relocation Assistance:  Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Schedule Mix: 0.8 FTE position; 0.6 FTE in NB nursery & 0.2 FTE in outpatient clinic. * Opportunities available for physicians who prefer fulltime nursery*
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) & much more!
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement, research and QI. You will be supported by a consistently high patient volume and an excellent colleagues and leadership.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

General Academic Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a strong collaborative section composed of 24 pediatricians across all ranks and three Advanced Practice Providers. Additionally, our esteemed Pediatric Rheumatology program is housed within our section. Clinical care includes staffing the newborn nursery in a state-of-the-art labor and delivery suite and mother baby unit, serving a diverse population. Pediatrician will be in charge of the supervision of Pediatric & Family Medicine residents, and medical students, providing evidence-based care to the patients. We support academic career goals by providing support for scholarly projects in education, research, QI and advocacy. The primary care clinic, a certified patient-centered medical home for an under resourced population, is the primary teaching site for our pediatric residency program. All faculty members are active in a wide array of scholarships including clinical research, advocacy, quality & safety as well as education.

General Pediatrician Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited M.D. or D.O. medical school
• Current North Carolina medical license
• BC/BE in Pediatrics 

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.  This includes:

• 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 faculty join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. 

Brenner Children’s Hospital is ranked among best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is a 180 bed tertiary care medical center with all pediatric subspecialties serving children from western North Carolina as well as parts of Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina within easy driving distance to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and pristine Carolina beaches, Winston-Salem is also home to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest School of Medicine and Wake Forest University.

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 Brenner Children’s Hospital. Brenner Children’s is the focal point for pediatric healthcare in Wake Forest Baptist Health's major academic health system.  Brenner Children’s Hospital includes 172 inpatient beds, 12 PICU beds, and 35 NICU beds, and is the referral center for Western North Carolina, Southern Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee.

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is ranked as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for the 20th consecutive year and is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Winston-Salem has a population of approximately 220,000 and is nestled in the northwestern region of North Carolina, within easy driving distance to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine beaches of North Carolina.