Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Academic Faculty Plastic Micro Surgeon in Winston Salem - part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

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.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seek a fellowship-trained Microsurgeon to join the academic faculty in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

This position offers the opportunity to develop and expand a comprehensive microsurgical reconstruction practice within a leading academic health system. Supported by a strong multidisciplinary referral network, the successful candidate will contribute to outstanding patient care, scholarly activity, surgical education, and the advancement of innovative reconstructive techniques.

About Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is an internationally recognized academic medical center dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist serves as the academic core of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems, providing access to extensive clinical resources, research infrastructure, and collaborative opportunities across a broad geographic footprint.

Highlights

Faculty appointment in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level
Academic practice within Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States
Comprehensive microsurgical reconstruction practice encompassing:

Breast reconstruction using free tissue transfer.
Head and neck reconstruction using free tissue transfer.
Functioning free muscle transfer for selected forms of muscle paralysis
Lymphatic reconstruction procedures
Peripheral nerve repair and nerve grafting
Vascularized bone flap reconstruction

Complex wound reconstruction

Participation in a high-volume tertiary and quaternary referral center
Practice at a Level I Trauma Center with extensive multidisciplinary collaboration
Opportunity to develop specialized clinical programs in microsurgical reconstruction including lymphatic surgery, lymphedema treatment, peripheral nerve surgery, oncologic reconstruction.
Access to dedicated clinical, research, and educational resources

Academic Opportunities

Faculty members are encouraged to pursue careers as clinician-educators, clinical investigators, or surgeon-scientists. The successful candidate will have opportunities to:

Participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education.
Engage in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research.
Collaborate with faculty across oncology, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, surgical oncology, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, hand surgery, and rehabilitation medicine.
Develop regional and national academic leadership roles.
Participate in international reconstructive surgery outreach and global health initiatives.

Training and/or Experience Required

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
Completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery residency or Integrated Plastic Surgery residency
Completion of a fellowship in Microsurgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, or equivalent advanced microsurgical training
Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery
Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina
Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and scholarly activity

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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