Academic Faculty Physician: Pediatric Nephrologist

The Department of Pediatrics within Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Brenner Children’s is seeking a board eligible/certified full-time clinical faculty at a rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This is an excellent mission-oriented role that offers considerable opportunity to create and build! 

What We Have to Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedule options & generous vacation time.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous time off for Continuing Medical Education.
• Relocation Assistance:  Enjoy up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of hire.
• Schedule Mix: A healthy mix of clinic, inpatient care, infusion suite and dialysis unit
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) & much more!

      Position Contact: 

• Hannah Payne, Physician Recruiter - hapayne@wakehealth.edu 
• Dr. Lindsay Thompson, Chair of Pediatrics - liathomp@wakehealth.edu 

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

The Section has an ACGME-approved fellowship program and provides comprehensive nephrology care that covers every aspect of the field, including AKI, CKD, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, fluid and electrolyte disorders, a dedicated Hypertension Clinic and Neonatal Kidney Clinic, a TS Alliance-designated multi-disciplinary Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic, rare inherited forms of kidney disease including a cystinosis clinic, nephrolithiasis, congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract, acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis including a home hemodialysis program, CKRT, apheresis, transplantation, prenatal consultation, and kidney biopsies. The position incorporates cutting-edge, innovative medical education of fellows, house staff, medical students, pharmacy residents, and PA students. All domains of research and scholarly activity including clinical, translational, preclinical research, quality improvement, advocacy, community engagement, and medical education are welcomed, and there are many opportunities for collaboration with the world-renowned Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), Hypertension and Vascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Sciences Center, Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, Center for Healthcare Innovation, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Vaccines at the Extremes of Aging, Center on Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, and Center for Precision Medicine. 

Pediatric Nephrology Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited M.D. or D.O. medical school
• Current North Carolina medical license
• BC/BE in Pediatrics 
• Completion of Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship 

Where You’ll Live: 

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024.  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 provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth. 
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere. 

About Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is 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. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-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. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.