What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Gastroenterology - High Point position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
Job Description
Join the Wake Forest Health Network (WFHN)
, a physician-led, multi-specialty group affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, as a Gastroenterology Physician
in High Point, North Carolina! Be part of a top-tier health system known for innovation, research, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture where every member’s contributions are valued.
Job Summary:
Gastroenterology Physicians diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease to liver disorders and GI cancers. They perform diagnostic procedures like endoscopies and colonoscopies, interpret imaging and lab tests, and develop individualized treatment plans that may include medications, lifestyle changes, or dietary guidance. Working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, they collaborate closely with primary care doctors, surgeons, and other specialists to provide comprehensive patient care. They educate patients on preventive care and screening, maintain accurate medical records, and stay current with the latest advancements in GI care through ongoing education and research initiatives.
Physician Requirements:
Ranked among the Top 50 Best Places to Live
and Top 40 Best Places to Retire (2024)
by U.S. News & World Report:
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a 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 fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 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; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and 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.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
Join the Wake Forest Health Network (WFHN)
, a physician-led, multi-specialty group affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, as a Gastroenterology Physician
in High Point, North Carolina! Be part of a top-tier health system known for innovation, research, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture where every member’s contributions are valued.
Job Summary:
Gastroenterology Physicians diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease to liver disorders and GI cancers. They perform diagnostic procedures like endoscopies and colonoscopies, interpret imaging and lab tests, and develop individualized treatment plans that may include medications, lifestyle changes, or dietary guidance. Working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, they collaborate closely with primary care doctors, surgeons, and other specialists to provide comprehensive patient care. They educate patients on preventive care and screening, maintain accurate medical records, and stay current with the latest advancements in GI care through ongoing education and research initiatives.
Physician Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Successful completion of a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at an accredited healthcare institution.
- Possession of a current North Carolina Medical License as an M.D. or D.O., or the ability to obtain one.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology following fellowship completion.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration for prescription writing.
- Robust Benefits: Comprehensive package including relocation bonus, retirement contributions (up to 7% employer-sponsored plus matching up to 2%) of salary, malpractice coverage, health benefits starting on day one, and more.
- CME Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 plus 5 additional PTO days/year.
- Generous PTO: Starts at 20 days/year plus 7 holidays, with 5 additional PTO days for CME activities during the initial 2-year term. Transition to a Managed Time Off (MTO) plan offering flexibility after the initial two-year term.
- Additional Benefits: All physicians get salary continuation, which provides for full salary for up to 6 months of medical or disability leave.
- Term Clause: Contract has a 90 day out clause at any time, including during the initial term.
- Restriction Clause: Non-compete clause of 25 miles for 1 year.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Our not-for-profit 501(c)(3) status qualifies for PSLF.
- Technology: Encompass EMR system (Epic) for seamless patient care.
Ranked among the Top 50 Best Places to Live
and Top 40 Best Places to Retire (2024)
by U.S. News & World Report:
- Affordable Living: Housing costs 31% below the national average.
- Great Schools: Excellent educational institutions and school systems.
- Vibrant Community: A population of 1.6 million with lively downtowns and family-friendly neighborhoods.
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a 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 fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 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; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and 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.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
