Description

The Department of Anesthesiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking Critical Care Anesthesiologists to join our team. We are looking for faculty who are committed to excellence in critical care, perioperative medicine, and academic service.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. 

Highlights

In this role, you will provide comprehensive perioperative and intensive care to critically ill patients across our adult ICUs, operating rooms, and procedural areas within Atrium Health Wake Forest medical centers. Responsibilities include managing complex critical care cases, delivering high-quality anesthesia care, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes. Faculty participate in both general and critical care call schedules and may serve as attending physicians in both operating room and ICU settings, including independent faculty assignments.

In addition to clinical duties, you will be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through bedside instruction, didactics, simulation, and mentorship. Faculty focus on outstanding clinical care, teaching excellence, and meaningful contributions to departmental and institutional service—including quality improvement initiatives and program development.  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree.
• ABA board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Critical Care Anesthesiology fellowship.
• Eligibility for North Carolina medical licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, teaching, and academic medicine.