Physician - Nephrology - Premier

Are you a dedicated Nephrologist looking to make a difference in patient lives through compassionate, specialized kidney care? Join our Wake Forest Health Network Nephrology - Premier team located in High Point, North Carolina and provide expert care in a collaborative and supportive outpatient clinic environment. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to impact patients dealing with kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and more, all while enjoying a balanced work schedule.

The Wake Forest Health Network is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with no inpatient responsibilities and limited shared on-call coverage.
• Patient Population: Diverse range of patients managing acute and chronic kidney conditions.
• Team Support: Work within a skilled multidisciplinary team, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and administrative staff, all dedicated to providing excellent nephrology care.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat various kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and electrolyte disorders.
• Develop personalized treatment and management plans for patients undergoing dialysis or other renal therapies.
• Educate patients on preventative measures, medication adherence, and lifestyle adjustments for kidney health.
• Conduct procedures as needed, such as dialysis catheter placement and biopsies, in an outpatient setting.
• Work closely with other specialists to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of treatment.

Physician Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
• Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution. 
• Successful completion of fellowship at an accredited healthcare institution. 
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Nephrology. 
• 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

Where You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 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 downtown 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 med