Cardiac Surgery Physician | Winston-Salem and High Point, NC Job Opening in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

About this role

Wake Forest Baptist, an 885 bed tertiary care academic medical center, partners closely with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, creating a strong environment for education, innovation, and clinical research. The program is structured to manage the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, from preventive and general cardiology to advanced interventions, heart failure, transplant, structural heart disease, and complex electrophysiology. This academic integration allows physicians to care for some of the most complex cardiac and vascular patients in the region while remaining engaged in teaching and scholarly activity. Programs include advanced heart failure and transplant, congenital heart disease, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular and endovascular surgery.

Education and training are cornerstones of the program. The institution maintains long standing, ACGME accredited fellowship programs in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular and cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced practice provider cardiovascular fellowships.

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is a 351-bed facility and the second-largest hospital in the Wake Forest enterprise, serving a regional population of more than 600,000 across North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. Cardiovascular care is centered at the Congdon Heart & Vascular Center, offering a full spectrum of advanced cardiac and vascular services within a state-of-the-art facility. Services include invasive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiology; cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology services; comprehensive cardiothoracic and vascular surgery; advanced imaging and diagnostic testing; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation through the Heart Strides program; and preventive cardiology and risk factor management.

Highlights

Full-time (1.0 FTE) practice opportunity
Cardiac surgery only, with no thoracic surgery responsibilities
Multi-site cardiac surgery practice with responsibilities at both Wake Forest Baptist and High Point Medical Center.
Practice includes four cardiac surgeons and two thoracic surgeons
Opportunity for future subspecialization based on the surgeon’s skills and areas of expertise
Heart transplant responsibilities optional
1:5 shared call rotation
Robust clinical support with 25 APPs and three fellows, including 24/7 APP and critical care coverage
Surgeons primarily round on their own patients
Participation in resident teaching required
Opportunities for research involvement
EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
Cardiac Surgery | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Lifestyle & Location
Physicians within the practice live throughout Winston Salem and neighboring communities, including Clemmons, Lewisville, High Point, and Greensboro. The region offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenient access to Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Park, as well as miles of city greenways for walking, biking, and jogging. While North Carolina is often associated with Charlotte, the Research Triangle, or the coast, Winston Salem and the greater Piedmont Triad provide an exceptional combination of lifestyle, affordability, and professional opportunity, making it an attractive place to build both a career and a home.

Training and/or Experience Required

Minimum 2 years’ practice experience post-training completion
Board Certification American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Active North Carolina medical license or ability to obtain licensure

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Free medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a vibrant city located in Forsyth County. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Winston-Salem offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The city is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is recognized for its thriving arts scene, historic landmarks, and welcoming community.
Winston-Salem is home to several renowned institutions, including Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which contribute to the city's dynamic and innovative atmosphere. The city also boasts a variety of parks, recreational facilities, and a bustling downtown area with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
With a population of approximately 255,769, Winston-Salem provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Its convenient location and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Job ID: 86974321

About the company

Advocate Health

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. Advocate Health offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive Heart & Vascular programs, with 800+ employed providers caring for 570,000+ pat…

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