Physician - Internal Medicine - Asheboro

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionateInternal Medicine Physicianto join our esteemedWake Forest Health Network Internal Medicine - Asheboropractice In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of chronic conditions.

The Wake Forest Health Networkis a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
• Provide preventive care and health education to patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care
• Participate in clinical research and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Job Summary:

Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.

1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
3. Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
5. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
6. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
7. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
8. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school as a M.D./D.O.
• Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required

What We Have to Offer:

1. Generous Compensation:Receive an impressive guarantee annual salary with a 2-year guarantee contract term, then transition to the full compensation plan.
2. Sign-on Bonus:Receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
3. Relocation Bonus:Receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid within the first 60 days of employment if applicable.
4. Multi-year Bonus:Receive a $40,000 retention bonus, $10,000 paid on your 1st, 2nd, 3rdand 4th year anniversary date.
5. Annual Productivity Bonuses:Earn annual incentive bonuses based on achieving high productivity wRVU goals.
6. Generous PTO:Starts at 20 days/year during initial term and transition to a Managed Care Plan after the initial term with the flexibility to take time off when needed providing the work-life balance you desire.
7. Robust Benefits:Enjoy a comprehensive package that includes retirement contributions, malpractice coverage, and more starting the first day of employment.
8. Career Growth Stability:Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
9. CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $3,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.

Where You'll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News World Report'sTop 50 Best Places to LiveandTop 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024.This includes:

• Affordable Living:Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools:Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods:Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life:Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a 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 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's two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 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; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and 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.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.