Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Academic Faculty Surgery Oncology Physician in Winston- Salem, North Carolina—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.

Highlights

The applicant’s main clinical focus should include breast surgery with knowledge of management of benign and malignant breast disease including breast-conserving surgery, nipple and skin-sparing mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and axillary node dissection.

The successful candidate will participate in a multidisciplinary breast clinics and should be committed to excellence in quality care, patient safety, and recruitment of patients to clinical trials. A focused research effort related to the care of breast cancer patients is preferred. The candidate will actively participate in the education of general surgery residents, fellows, and medical students. Interest in clinical and translational research is also encouraged and supported by a robust infrastructure.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Comprehensive Cancer Center has a team of over 400 physicians and researchers focused on preventing, detecting, treating, and surviving cancer. Our clinicians represent all aspects of cancer care including those in the fields of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Additional Highlights:

EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
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
Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required

Candidates should be board certified/eligible, a graduate of an SSO/ASBrS-approved breast surgery fellowship program, and eligible for an unrestricted State of North Carolina medical license.

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 that reflect its deep Moravian roots and architectural diversity, from Colonial Revival to Craftsman styles. 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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