What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Family Medicine - Lexington position at Wake Forest School of Medicine?
Job Description
As a Family Medicine Physician, you will make a meaningful impact on patients across all age groups in a thriving outpatient clinic environment. Our dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, focusing on preventative care, chronic condition management, and community health improvement.
The Wake Forest Health Network is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with no inpatient responsibilities and limited shared on-call coverage.
- Patient Population: Diverse range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric, in a supportive outpatient setting.
- Team Support: Collaborative work environment with an experienced team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.
- Provide comprehensive primary care and preventative health services to patients of all ages.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
- Develop personalized care plans, promoting health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Conduct minor office-based procedures as necessary.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
What You'll Do
As a physician, you will diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
- Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution.
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in primary care or related field from said residency.
- Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required.
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.
- 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 downtown and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are part of Advocate Health, a leading nonprofit health system in the United States.
We are committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. Our mission, vision, and culture commitments drive us to be the first and best choice for care, creating a space where everyone belongs, working together as one, earning trust, innovating, and striving for excellence.
About the Team
