Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician
Company: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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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 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
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