Description

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 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. Brenner Children’s Hospital is a 180-bed tertiary care and Level 1 Trauma Center providing all pediatric subspecialties serving a broad catchment area from the western North Carolina-Tennessee border to the eastern part of the state and includes both urban and rural patient populations. This highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. 

Discover Winston-Salem
Nestled in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Winston-Salem offers a rich quality of life – a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5-2 hours) and the Atlantic Coast (3.5-4 hours) and within just 70 miles of Charlotte and 90 miles from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. With its metropolitan population of 695,630, the city is part of the Triad region that is home to 1.7 million residents. It is the 5th most populous city in North Carolina yet offers affordable housing, easy commutes and excellent schools and institutions of higher education, including Wake Forest University, Salem College, Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. 

Known as the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is a diverse city with an international feel yet full of Southern charm and hospitality as well as active arts communities, an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries, abundant sporting events, festivals and culinary experiences. The arts are at the heart of Winston-Salem, which is the home of the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts hosts community performances and other cultural events throughout the year. If you love the outdoors, you will find abundant walking and biking trails throughout the city as well as state parks, including Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock, which are both about a 30-minute drive, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. 

And when you’re ready to explore beyond the state, there are three airports (Piedmont Triad International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport) within 20 to 80-miles to transport you to cities across the U.S. and around the world. It's no wonder that Winston-Salem has constantly been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Places to Live and to Retire in the Country and Niche.com as one of the Best Places to Buy a Home, Best Places to Retire and Most Diverse Cities in the U.S.

Ready to Learn More?
For a confidential conversation or to submit your CV and letter of interest, please contact:

Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text 
Email: [email protected]