Infectious Disease - Fellow

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC offers a residency opportunity within the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Main Infectious Disease program. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a pay range listed as $28.55 – $42.85 per hour.

The role emphasizes safe, compassionate patient care, participation in program education, and collaboration with clinicians, residents and fellows to support patient outcomes and program success.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• Develops an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic and medical-legal issues that affect graduate medical education, and how to apply cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.
• Participates in the educational activities of the training program, and as appropriate, assumption of responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
• Participates in institutional orientation and education programs and other activities involving the clinical staff.
• Participates in institutional committees and councils to which the house staff physician is appointed or invited.
• Performs duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures and policies of WFBMC and those of its programs, clinical departments and other institutions to which the resident physician is assigned including, among others, state licensure requirements for physicians in training.

Job description

Department: 02200 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Infectious Disease Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8A-5P Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and successful completion of any prerequisite accredited training specified by ACGME Residency Review Committees. Some programs require successful passage of board exams (or good faith effort to pass) for promotion through subsequent years of fellowship.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Current BLS certificate plus other advanced competencies as deemed necessary for level of training, (ACLS, ATLS, PALS, etc.) to become involved in direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates in safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
2. Develops an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic and medical-legal issues that affect graduate medical education, and how to apply cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.
3. Participates in the educational activities of the training program, and as appropriate, assumption of responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
4. Participates in institutional orientation and education programs and other activities involving the clinical staff.
5. Participates in institutional committees and councils to which the house staff physician is appointed or invited.
6. Performs duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures and policies of WFBMC and those of its programs, clinical departments and other institutions to which the resident physician is assigned including, among others, state licensure requirements for physicians in training.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Significant grasp of the challenging issues facing medical science and education today, as well as the dynamics of leading and operating a major medical school department within the confines of an integrated academic health system. Track record of establishing and maintaining an organizational climate that models inclusion, transparency, mutual respect, openness and clarity of purpose. This includes a visible comfort with a desire to interact with people at all levels in the organizations. Given the fully integrated nature of WFBMC, the ability to provide leadership across the institutional landscape and to interact in a highly collaborative way with basic science and clinical chairs. Creative thinking, with a high-energy, open leadership style. Comprehensive communication skills with varied stakeholders and the ability to lead by example. Appreciative style of inquiry in approach to work with a ready empathy for diverse constituencies. Commitment to excellence, personally and professionally, with the highest level of integrity and a reputation for compassion, fairness and objectivity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical clinical environment Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

advocate health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

ABOUT ADVOCATE HEALTH:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care