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Musculoskeletal Researcher - Wake Forest Campus

Advocate Aurora Health
Winston-Salem, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Nov 2025

About the role

Department:

37403 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varies

Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is Seeking an MD / PHD to support Musculoskeletal Research.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time faculty partner joining an established Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Research Practice.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a full array of benefits including health, dental and life insurance; occurrence insurance; a generous retirement program; college tuition assistance for dependents; and relocation assistance.

The selected individual will be actively involved in 80% research effort with 20% clinical effort. The expectation is full salary funding by Year Three.

· Candidate can treat conditions related to musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting.

· Reasonable lab, biostatistical, research and clinical support provided.

· Eligible for NC Medical License

· Candidates should be board certified or board eligible in respective specialty (Orthopaedic Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Family Practice, PM&R, Pediatrics).

Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of orthopedic problems, educating the next Orthopaedic and podiatric surgeons and researching advanced treatments. With over 26 academic locations, 3 research laboratories, 90 faculty, 2 residencies and 9 fellowships the Department has a wide range of clinical, educational and research complements.

Our subspecialty Orthopaedic surgeons provided compassionate, high-quality medical care to patients. Interdepartmental consultation across 10 subspecialties and a strong commitment to research and teaching keep the department at the

forefront of new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with orthopedic and rehabilitation problems.

Location: Winston Salem NC

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic

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