Physician - Gastroenterology

Winston Salem, NC 27157

Specialty Gastroenterology
Profession Physician

The NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Advocate Health, seeks an academically focused GI Medical Oncologist to join one of the nation's leading and fastest-growing cancer programs. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-impact career within a nationally recognized research enterprise serving patients across a rapidly expanding multi-state health system.

Highlights
  • NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center 
  • Academic home for Advocate Health 
  • Collaborate across two medical schools and multiple campuses  
  • Opportunity to impact cancer care across a large integrated health system
  • Growing regional and community network 
  • Access to patients across North Carolina and beyond 
  • Major clinical trials infrastructure 
  • Industry, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated research
  • Mentor fellows, residents, and medical students 
  • Work/Life Balance: 2.5-3.0 days of outpatient practice per week with modest inpatient responsibilities and protected time for academic pursuits. 
  • Paid-Time Off: Unlimited PTO & 7 paid holidays 
  • CME Reimbursement: Receive a substantial budget and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
  • Relocation Assistance: Commencement Bonuses are available.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, & much more!

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

The NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest has a great team of clinicians representing all aspects of cancer care including all subspecialties. Faculty have access to a robust clinical and translational research infrastructure, including disease-oriented research programs, investigator-initiated studies, cooperative group participation, industry-sponsored trials, and opportunities to lead innovative research initiatives in gastrointestinal malignancies.

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Licensed or Eligible for NC Medical License
  • Candidates should be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology
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
About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 
Winston-Salem offers the unique advantages of a vibrant university city with a lower cost of living, outstanding schools, and easy access to both mountains and coastline. Home to Wake Forest University and an expanding biomedical research corridor, the city combines academic excellence with an exceptional quality of life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, youre joining a team thats committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purposefrom discovery to everyday moments, were redefining care - for you, for us, for alland lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, youll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impactfor all.