Physician Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant - Competitive Salary
Company: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School
of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Section Chief role to lead
the section of Heart Transplant, VAD, and Advanced Heart Failure.
We are in search of a candidate who combines proven leadership and
administrative skills with an outstanding record of academic and
clinical accomplishment, dedication to excellence in clinical,
research, and/or teaching, and the creative vision to help shape
the future of a dynamic section and growing programs. As Section
Chief, we expect the successful candidate to have experience and
vision to grow the Heart Transplant and VAD program in the Wake
Forest and surrounding markets. This is an outstanding opportunity
to further develop a well-established program and lead the Section
towards success in clinical care, education and academics. The
section currently comprises of 5 faculty members and 7 advanced
practice providers, with ongoing recruitment for additional
providers. The Section Chief will be responsible for Transplant,
VAD and Advanced Heart Failure services, sharing all clinical
aspects, educational efforts, program development and quality
improvement initiatives associated with the service. Section
members participate in shared inpatient service and call,
outpatient clinic and procedures. To be considered qualified,
candidates must be: - MD/DO - Board Certified in relevant fields -
Fellowship trained in Cardiovascular Medicine and transplant, VAD
and Advanced Heart Failure - Successful record of clinical and
service excellence, research experience, and graduate medical
education or practice at a high volume Cardiac Transplant, VAD, and
Advanced Heart Failure Center - North Carolina medical licensure or
eligible - Leadership experience - Program Development experience
preferred Please email sdudley@wakehealth.edu to express interest.
With the strategic combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora
Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is now the academic core
of Advocate Health which is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit
health system. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Atrium
Health Wake Forest Baptist is a beacon of cutting-edge research,
patient-centered care, and innovation in the field of medicine.
With a rich history spanning over a century, this institution has
earned a reputation for its unwavering commitment to improving
healthcare outcomes and advancing medical knowledge. Wake Forest
University School of Medicine is a U.S. News and World Report top
50 ranked medical school and is a recognized leader in experiential
medical education and groundbreaking research. As a premier
institution, Wake Forest University School of Medicine cultivates a
supportive and inclusive environment that fosters excellence,
professionalism, and lifelong learning. With an unwavering
dedication to innovation and patient care, the Wake Forest School
of Medicine continues to make significant contributions to the
medical community. In 2023, Winston-Salem was nominated as one of
the best places to live and retire by US News & World Report.
Situated in the beautiful Piedmont of North Carolina, Winston-Salem
offers a vibrant and inclusive community as well as an affordable
cost of living. The city boasts a revitalized downtown area, an
innovation quarter, an Arts District, and numerous initiatives &
businesses focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. When
faculty join Wake Forest University School of Medicine, they are
welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the
contributions a diverse team can make together. CONTACT Scott
Dudley sdudley@wakehealth.edu 336-341-2631
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