FILLED* Pediatric Nephrologist — Academic Faculty Physician

We’re seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join the growing Department of Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine working at Brenner Children’s Hospital on the campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The position offers an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor commensurate with background and credentials with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Why Choose Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Brenner Children’s Hospital

The Section offers a supportive and collaborative environment, which includes an ACGME-accredited, three-year pediatric nephrology fellowship program designed to prepare trainees for an academic career in pediatric nephrology. In addition to fellows, the section provides cutting-edge, innovative medical education of house staff, medical students, pharmacy residents, and PA students.

This comprehensive nephrology program offers exceptional clinical care covering every aspect of the field, including AKI, CKD, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, fluid and electrolyte disorders, a dedicated Hypertension and Neonatal Kidney Clinic, TS Alliance-designated multi-disciplinary Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic, rare inherited forms of kidney disease, including a cystinosis clinic, nephrolithiasis, congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract, acute and chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, including a home hemodialysis program, CKRT, apheresis transplantation, prenatal consultation, and kidney biopsies.

All domains of research and scholarly activities, including clinical, translational, preclinical research, quality improvement, advocacy, community engagement, and medical education are welcomed. Additionally, you will have opportunities for collaborative research with the world-renowned Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Hypertension and Vascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Sciences Center, Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, Center for Healthcare Innovation, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Vaccines at the Extremes of Aging, Center on Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, and Center for Precision Medicine.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life Balance: Unlimited vacation, 7 paid holidays, 3 days bereavement for immediate family.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, and much more!
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
• Tuition Concession: Opportunities for undergraduate or graduate education upon eligibility.
• Relocation Assistance: Generous relocation allowance, temporary housing and more!
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

About Wake Forest University School of Medicine & Brenner Children’s Hospital

Wake Forest University School of Medicine is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as Tier 2 in Best Medical Schools:
Research integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health, offering the largest academic learning health system in the country. As the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is 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.

This includes over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across the enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in…