Job Summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a dedicated and skilled Hospitalist to join our primary healthcare team. Physicians in this role provide exceptional care by diagnosing and treating various illnesses and injuries, offering preventative healthcare advice, and collaborating with a team of professionals to improve patient outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, integrated clinical system committed to advancing medical care, education, and research.

 

Essential Functions

Deliver primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients.

Conduct physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests to develop treatment plans.

Prescribe medications and treatments while ensuring patient safety by reviewing allergy information and discussing potential side effects.

Collaborate with specialists for referrals and complex case consultations.

Provide guidance on lifestyle modifications to promote health and manage chronic conditions.

Maintain comprehensive, timely, and accurate patient records.

Adhere to departmental policies and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.

Residency: Successful completion of an accredited residency program in a related field.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

Current M.D. or D.O. license in North Carolina.

Board certification in primary care or a related specialty.

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (if required by specialty).

Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Analytical skills to diagnose and solve medical problems efficiently.

Experience with primary care delivery, diagnostic services, and patient treatment planning.

Knowledge of electronic medical records and adherence to healthcare regulations.

Work Environment

Typical clinical setting within Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s integrated healthcare system.

Regularly involves standing, walking, and using fine motor skills.

Occasionally involves lifting up to 20 lbs.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a leading academic health system based in Winston-Salem, NC, and part of Advocate Health. Our organization combines premier clinical care, medical education, and research, anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital. We operate more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and employ over 2,700 physicians.

 

Our mission is to enhance care, transform medical education, and create economic opportunities, supported by cutting-edge technology and innovative platforms.

 

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and the broader community.

 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.