What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Family Medicine - Lexington position at Wake Forest?
Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Join our Wake Forest Health Network Family Medicine - Lexington team in Lexington, North Carolina as a Family Medicine Physician in a thriving outpatient clinic environment where you’ll make a meaningful impact on patients across all age groups. Our clinic is dedicated to preventative care, chronic condition management, and improving the health and wellness of our community.
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.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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:
Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.
Physician 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. 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 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.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
To learn more, contact me at: nschavis@wakehealth.edu
