The Section Head for Pediatric Nephrology holds a pivotal role within the department, providing leadership and management to ensure the effective operation and advancement of the section. This position requires a combination of clinical expertise, administrative acumen, and a commitment to fostering an environment of excellence in clinical care, research, education, and community engagement.Responsibilities include enhancing section productivity and revenue, managing complex clinical services, and fostering collaboration to ensure high-quality care and patient safety. The candidate will promote research, quality improvement, and educational alignment with best practices, while striving for regional or national recognition. Additionally, they will build an inclusive environment, set clear performance expectations, support faculty development, and manage recruitment and staffing for the section.

Position Contact:

Hannah Payne, Physician Recruiter -hapayne@wakehealth.edu

Dr. Lindsay Thompson, Chair of Pediatrics -liathomp@wakehealth.edu

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Day 1 health, dental vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) and much more!
• Work/Life Balance:Unlimited vacation and 7 paid holidays.
• 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.
• 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.

Where You'll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News World Report'sTop Best Places to LiveandTop 20 Best Places to Retirein 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.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology.
• Proven leadership experience in an academic medical setting.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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.

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, 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. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our 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. AHWFB 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. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence – always