Academic Faculty Physician - Transplant Surgery

American Society of Transplantation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) retirement

Relocation assistance

CME allowances

Educational development

Medical liability insurance

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Academic Faculty Transplant Surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC. You will participate in all aspects of transplant care across clinics, OR, ICU, and inpatient units, while contributing to teaching, research, and program development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with laboratories and research teams, ongoing education for fellows and staff, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within the transplant service.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent required.
• Board certification or eligibility required.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Full Medical License in North Carolina.
• Completion of AS Transplant Surgeons approved fellowship in kidney ± pancreas transplantation.
• Meets eligibility requirements for the Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of care of the transplant patient across outpatient clinics, day hospital, inpatient unit, operating room and ICU.
• Perform donor and recipient operative procedures including organ retrievals.
• Engage in teaching, conferences, and scholarly activities within transplant program.

Education

MD degree

Board certification/eligibility

NC medical license eligibility

Transplant fellowship (kidney ± pancreas)

Eligibility for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Job description

Join Atrium Health as an Academic Faculty Transplant Surgeon in Winston Salem, NC—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

Educational and Teaching

• Participate in transplant-related academic, teaching, and educational conferences;
• Collaboration with the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory;
• Research with the Transplant team;
• Continuing education of fellows, house staff, medical students, advanced practice providers, transplant PharmD’s, nurse coordinators and nurses;
• Assist in maintaining quality and performance improvement initiatives including implementation and monitoring of critical care pathways, adverse events, and metrics;
• Assist with implementation, organization, and maintenance of innovative technology under development at the medical center;
• Ensure than clinical research protocols are being appropriately implemented and monitored.

Academic and Research

• Attend and participate in transplant-related topics at Transplant Conference;
• Attend and present data/work at national or international meetings;
• Member of Core Research Team that reviews and determines participation in novel studies (both internal and external);
• Review transplant database for genesis of new studies and interpretation of data;
• Assist data coordinators in maintenance and analysis of transplant database;
• Opportunity to collaborate with researchers at the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine
• Writing manuscripts for publication.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of care of the transplant patient including outpatient clinics, day hospital, inpatient unit, operating room, and intensive care units;
• Participate in maintaining quality and continuity of care of the patients on the transplant service;
• Perform donor and recipient operative procedures including organ retrievals;
• Evaluation of new donors and recipients;
• Daily inpatient Rounds and providing on-call support.

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD degree (or equivalent);
• Board certified/board eligible
• Eligible for unrestricted Full Medical License from the North Carolina Medical Board;
• Completion of American Society of Transplant Surgeons approved fellowship training program in kidney ± pancreas transplantation;
• Meets eligibility requirements for the Department of Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

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.