Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine in Charlotte are seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician with interest in teaching and training the next generation of physicians. This faculty member will combine clinical practice with the teaching of medical students and residents aligned with the department’s mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities through research, patient-centered care, and exceptional resident and student education.

About the Department and Medical School

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte welcomed its first four-year class in 2025, becoming the city's first four-year medical school. Based in The Pearl innovation district and fully integrated with Atrium Health, the campus pairs a new, case-driven curriculum with high patient volume, small learner groups, and a strong commitment to health equity and underserved communities. Faculty have the rare chance to help shape a new program while teaching students and residents across the full continuum of medical education.

The WFUSM Department of Family Medicine was established in 1973 with a mission to train service-minded Family Medicine leaders and provide care across the lifespan FOR ALL through excellence in education, research and community engagement. The department is well known for its state and national Family Medicine leadership, its Center for Primary Care Research, and its outstanding resident and fellow education. It is home to the Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program and the Carolinas Medical Center Residency Program, both with long histories of excellence in training. The position advertised here would be part of the Carolinas Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program and would practice at the Elizabeth Family Medicine Practice.

Residency Program

The Carolinas Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is a well-established 12/12/12 residency program in Charlotte, NC dating back to 1969, with training in 3 tracks for residents - Urban Underserved / Biddle Point, Academic / Elizabeth, and Community Apprenticeship / Union.

About the Practice: Atrium Health Elizabeth

AH Elizabeth Family Medicine is a full scope Family Medicine community clinic that is part of a large integrated physician network with access to system level resources across the care continuum. Ideal candidates will be passionate about caring for underserved, medically complex patients within a practice that embodies diversity of race, culture, ethnicity and language. A patient centered focus is the heart of the practice; collegiality, professionalism and compassion are values of greatest importance.

Highlights

Role and Schedule

• Join a robust team of attending physicians, APPS, and family medicine residents and fellows

• 0.9 Clinical/ 0.1 Precepting (negotiable depending on the needs of clinic and department)

• Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm; no call

• Clinical responsibilities will include patient care at the Elizabeth Family Medicine practice, along with precepting Family Medicine residents and medical students

Practice and Resources

• Full scope FM Clinic

• Opportunity to do typical outpatient procedures like colposcopies, contraceptive devices, I&D, benign lesion removals, joint injections, etc.

• Access to faculty professional development

• Proximity to our main campus at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center and Uptown Charlotte

• Access to additional System level care management resources and virtual technology

• A team that honors each other's opinions and respects our physicians' expertise

• 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

• Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician

• Passionate about caring for medically complex patients within a practice that uplifts all

• Patient-centered focus is the heart of the practice; collegiality, professionalism and compassion are values of greatest importance

• Ability to perform common outpatient procedures desired

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 Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

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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