Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Transplant & Cardiac Surgery

As we continue to grow, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our team. The Surgeon will perform Cardiac Surgery cases, Cardiac Transplants, and participate in the academic mission at our flagship medical center: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a multispecialty team and be part of the regional CT Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as well as participate in the teaching mission of Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  

To be considered qualified, candidates must be:

• MD/DO
• BC/BE
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship trained. Additional training in Cardiac Transplant Surgery preferred.
• Successful record of clinical and service excellence, research experience, and interest in graduate medical education
• North Carolina licensure or eligible
• Faculty Rank commensurate with credentials and experience

With the strategic combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is now the academic core of Advocate Health which is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a beacon of cutting-edge research, patient-centered care, and innovation in the field of medicine. With a rich history spanning over a century, this institution has earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school and is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research. As a premier institution, Wake Forest University School of Medicine cultivates a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning. With an unwavering dedication to innovation and patient care, the Wake Forest School of Medicine continues to make significant contributions to the medical community.

In 2023, Winston-Salem was nominated as one of the best places to live and retire by US News & World Report. Situated in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, Winston-Salem offers a vibrant and inclusive community as well as an affordable cost of living. The city boasts a revitalized downtown area, an innovation quarter, an Arts District, and numerous initiatives & businesses focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com, www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us.