Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Advocate Health
Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Advocate Health
Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care
Wake Forest Emergency Providers is seeking candidates for a site Medical Director position at UNC-Blue Ridge Medical Center in Morganton and Valdese, NC.
We are seeking candidates with proven experience in leadership and clinical practice.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic Emergency Medicine team with the support and backing of a large, regional, non-profit, academic health system.
In addition to practicing clinically, the selected candidate will also provide leadership in staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and quality and safety initiatives for their site. We offer a highly innovative model wherein our physicians have tremendous influence in their practice. This includes access to transparent financials and performance metrics and the ability to influence practice plans. With a lean administrative model and responsible staffing, our physicians have abundant resources at their disposal to improve outcomes for patients and lead care innovations.
While our Medical Directors have the autonomy to manage their sites, they also enjoy great collaboration and support with experienced peers, a strong Executive Physician Leadership.
Emergency Medicine Board Certified required.
North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility) required.
Please contact Kim Lewis at: [email protected] or 404-889-1014.
The group is employed by Wake Forest Emergency Providers and works at Atrium Health Emergency Departments. Wake Forest Emergency Providers is a nationally recognized, 501c3 non-profit, proudly
providing health care for all! We are contracted with select, partner organizations to provide state of the art care to Hospital Emergency Departments, Free Standing Emergency Departments, and Urgent Cares throughout Central and Western North Carolina.
What We Believe
When you join Wake Forest Emergency Providers, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. 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
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.
Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care
Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.
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