General Infectious Disease (ID) Academic Faculty Physician

The Department of Infectious Diseases at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time General Infectious Diseases (ID) physician with specialized training in General Infectious Diseases to join our faculty. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a diverse clinical practice with a focus on bone and joint infections and complex infection management , while contributing to clinical research and education within a collaborative academic environment.

What We Have to Offer:

* CME Reimbursement : Support for continued education and professional development.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
* Work/Life Balance : Flexible scheduling with a mix of inpatient and outpatient care.
* Paid-Time Off : Generous vacation and professional leave policies.
* Relocation Assistance : Support for moving expenses.
* Career Growth & Stability: Opportunities for advancement in a nationally recognized health system.
* Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: Engage with multidisciplinary teams, including orthopedics, surgery, and other medical specialties, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with infectious diseases.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

* Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative services, with an emphasis on bone and joint infections.
* Serve as the attending physician for the ID Transitions of Care Service (ID-C) , a predominantly Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-led initiative focused on coordinating safe and effective discharges for patients with complex infections.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team , including orthopedics, surgery, and other medical specialties, to ensure comprehensive care for patients with infectious diseases.

Research and Scholarship:

* Conduct and support clinical research in infectious diseases , with opportunities to develop and lead studies in areas of interest such as emerging infections, microbial ecology, or disease modeling.
* Collaborate with existing departmental research initiatives , including those focused on vaccine development and infection prevention.

Education and Mentorship:

* Mentor and teach ID fellows, residents, and medical students in clinical and research settings.
* Contribute to the development of new educational curricula , including topics in infectious disease ecology and biosecurity.

Infectious Disease Requirements:

* MD or equivalent degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Infectious Diseases.
* Completion of a General ID Fellowship.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical research.

Where You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

* Affordable Living : Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
* Great Schools : Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems , providing excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
* Vibrant Neighborhoods : Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents , where lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist , you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. 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.