Academic Transplant Nephrologist with Nonprofit Health System
Updated 9/22/26
27157, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Nephrology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a board-certified Transplant Nephrologist in Winston-Salem, NC and become part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit integrated health systems.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic transplant program with a strong clinical volume, established multidisciplinary support, and a commitment to innovation, education, and research. Physicians benefit from the resources of a leading integrated health system while helping shape the future of kidney transplantation in North Carolina and beyond.
At Advocate Health, we are committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are supported, empowered, and equipped to provide exceptional care while advancing their professional goals.
AHWFB is the academic core of Advocate Health and consists of two main components: 1) an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 933-bed tertiary care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations, and more than 2,700 physicians; and 2) Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic transplant program with a strong clinical volume, established multidisciplinary support, and a commitment to innovation, education, and research. Physicians benefit from the resources of a leading integrated health system while helping shape the future of kidney transplantation in North Carolina and beyond.
At Advocate Health, we are committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are supported, empowered, and equipped to provide exceptional care while advancing their professional goals.
Position Highlights
- Join a collaborative, academic transplant team within Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Practice at the largest kidney and pancreas transplant center in North Carolina
- Active kidney transplant program performing more than 200 kidney transplants annually
- Opportunities to teach and mentor residents and nephrology fellows
- Access to clinical research and academic advancement opportunities
- Epic EMR platform
- Integrated physician-led medical group with strong subspecialty collaboration
- Access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation solution integrated with Epic
- Practice within an organization committed to delivering equitable, high-quality care to every patient
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship
- Completion of an accredited Transplant Nephrology fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
- Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Comprehensive Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Paid medical malpractice coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Flexible spending accounts
- Family-focused benefits, including parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
- Educational assistance programs
About Us:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) is a $5.7 billion pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health.AHWFB is the academic core of Advocate Health and consists of two main components: 1) an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 933-bed tertiary care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations, and more than 2,700 physicians; and 2) Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Location:
Winston-Salem is a growing, diverse community known for its affordable cost of living, rich arts and culture, exceptional dining, and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina beaches, offering an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service