Academic Faculty Physician- Trauma Surgeon

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a board-certified Trauma Surgeon to join their team. This role involves providing surgical care in a Level I Trauma Center, engaging in teaching, and participating in clinical research. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in an academic environment dedicated to excellence in trauma care and medical education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Retirement Program

College Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care to trauma and critically ill patients.
• Participate in trauma call coverage and manage surgical emergencies.
• Engage in teaching medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Education

Academic Excellence

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic team of surgeons within the Department of Surgery. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, academic Level I Trauma Center, providing comprehensive trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide surgical care to trauma and critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Participate in trauma call coverage and manage acute surgical emergencies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, trauma registry reviews, and protocol development.
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research and academic activities, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
• Strong commitment to patient care, education, and academic excellence.

Incentives:

• Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance, occurrence insurance, a generous retirement program, college tuition assistance for dependents, and relocation assistance.
• Academic Environment: Become part of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, fostering an environment dedicated to clinical, education, and research excellence.

About Us:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is the academic health system of Wake Forest University and a leader in trauma care, medical education, and clinical research. Our Level I Trauma Center serves as a referral center for the region and is nationally recognized for excellence in surgical care.