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About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 970-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, seven emergency departments and more than 80 physician offices. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities located at WakeMed Raleigh Campus include the WakeMed Heart Center, a dedicated Children's Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments, Neurosciences services, and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's mission-driven team includes more than 10,300 employees, 1,500 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 580 physicians and providers with WakeMed Physician Practices - all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion, or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position Information:
WakeMed is currently seeking a surgeon for our expanding team based at the WakeMed Cary hospital. Ideal candidate will be fellowship trained in Surgery Critical Care with at least 3-5 years-experience in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma. Expectations are a blend of inpatient and ED management with general and trauma patients. Additional opportunity for elective surgeries are available.

Support and coverage is provided by 5-6 additional general, specialty or acute care surgeons within the general surgery/trauma division, some based at Cary and others on coverage rotation from the WakeMed Raleigh based Team. With one of the top APP programs in the country; experienced APP support is readily available and core to the success of this team.

As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package
- competitive base guarantee commensurate with experience plus incentive & bonus compensation
- paid malpractice
- CME & paid association dues and membership
- generous time off for work/life balance
- matching 403b retirement plan
- relocation assistance and/or signing bonus.


As we develop the Surgical Critical Care Service within our established medical-surgical ICU there is opportunity for those interested to participate in administrative/leadership options in conjunction with a clinical role.

Experienced physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to submit a CV for consider

Experience Requirements:
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Education Required:
Doctorate Medicine Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Hours of Work:
40+/week rotating

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
yes