Skip to main content
Posted 02 August, 2026

Academic, Palliative Medicine Physician - Winston Salem, NC

Advocate Health
Winston-Salem, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

\n

\n
\n

Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a nationally recognized academic health system and part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit integrated healthcare organizations.

\n

At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care and a Best Place to Work, where physicians are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you're seeking a career that combines meaningful patient impact, academic engagement, and professional growth, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity in Palliative Medicine.

Opportunity Highlights\n
    \n
  • Outpatient-focused Palliative Medicine practice with scheduled inpatient consultation service coverage
    • \n
  • Strong emphasis on oncology and cancer-focused palliative care
    • \n
  • Join an established and collaborative team of 8 Palliative Medicine physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
    • \n
  • Teach and mentor two Palliative Medicine fellows annually
    • \n
  • Shared remote call rotation with no in-house call requirements
    • \n
  • Practice at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western North Carolina
    • \n
  • Collaborate with experts through the renowned J. Paul Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention
    • \n
  • Epic EMR platform with access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that streamlines note generation and reduces administrative burden
    • \n
  • Physician-led medical group within a nationally recognized integrated health system
    • \n
  • Commitment to providing safe, equitable, and compassionate care for all patients
    • \n
Academic & Research Opportunities\n
    \n
  • Faculty appointment through Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    • \n
  • Extensive opportunities for teaching, scholarly activity, and interdisciplinary research collaboration
    • \n
  • Work within a cancer center that has maintained continuous National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation since 1990
    • \n
  • Engage with nationally recognized programs in cancer care, aging, dementia, and supportive medicine
    • \n
  • Participate in the education and development of future Palliative Medicine specialists
    • \n
\n

\n
\n Qualifications\n
    \n
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
    • \n
  • Successful completion of an accredited residency program
    • \n
  • Board Certified in specialty residency training
    • \n
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Palliative Medicine fellowship
    • \n
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine
    • \n
  • Eligible for or currently holding a North Carolina Medical License
    • \n
  • Current or eligible for DEA and North Carolina controlled substance registration
    • \n
\n
\n

\n
\n

\n