Academic Faculty Anesthesiologist- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is growing, and we’re excited to add an Academic Anesthesiologist to our team in central North Carolina. If you’re seeking a role that offers clinical variety, academic involvement, and long-term career growth, this opportunity delivers all three within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Here, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your practice while working alongside a collaborative and highly skilled team.

About this Opportunity:

• Practice across a full spectrum of cases, from outpatient/ambulatory procedures to highly complex surgical cases at a major academic medical center
• Opportunities to work in multiple facilities with varying case complexity, offering exposure and professional growth over time
• Work alongside a large multidisciplinary team including CRNAs, trainees, and subspecialists
• Structured, shift-based scheduling designed to provide clarity and predictability
• Call responsibilities primarily based at the main academic medical center

Academic and Career Development Opportunities

• Be part of a dynamic academic department with strong institutional support and funding
• Opportunities to engage in clinical practice, medical education (teaching residents and fellows), and research or scholarly activity
• Access to dedicated leadership and mentorship programs designed to support long-term career growth and development

Program Strength, Growth & Culture:

The Department of Anesthesiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is comprised of approximately 135 faculty, along with extensive CRNA and trainee support. Our program has a longstanding reputation for stability and satisfaction, with many residents choosing to stay or return, reflecting the supportive environment and meaningful career opportunities available here.

As part of a growing health system, you’ll benefit from ongoing investments in new ambulatory surgery centers, expanded surgical facilities, and approximately 120 anesthetizing locations, supporting over 100,000 cases annually. This growth is thoughtfully driven by both increasing demand and strategic expansion.

Equally important, our department is known for its collegial, team-oriented culture, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, long-term career growth, and work-life balance. Ongoing efforts are focused on further enhancing engagement and ensuring physicians feel supported, valued, and empowered throughout their careers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with national benchmarks
• Shift-based model with structured expectations
• Approximately 8 weeks of PTO in a shift-based system
• Comprehensive benefits and academic support opportunities

Qualifications:

• BE/BC in Anesthesiology
• NC Medical License

About North Carolina’s Central Region:

Central North Carolina offers an exceptional blend of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life, making it an attractive place to call home. Known for its balance of vibrant city amenities and easy access to nature, the region features welcoming communities, a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas, and a growing economy driven by healthcare, education, and innovation. Residents enjoy convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend getaways, as well as the North Carolina coast for beach trips. With a mild climate, strong school systems, and a diverse mix of cultural, dining, and outdoor activities, central North Carolina provides an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.

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.

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad  region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The  Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway  are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com , www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us .