About WakeMed:
WakeMed Cary Hospital provides exceptional patient care to the residents of Cary, N.C., and the surrounding area. This full-service community hospital has 178 inpatient beds and is part of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals system. The only hospital in western Wake County, Cary Hospital offers an array of services including: surgical services; Women's Pavilion & Birthplace; intensive care; general medical and surgical nursing care; telemetry monitoring unit; cardiac and vascular catheterization labs; centers for advanced gastrointestinal, chest pain and sleep; inpatient rehab and outpatient specialty rehab services; and outpatient ancillary services. Additionally, the hospital's 24-hour emergency department is backed by WakeMed Children's Hospital and Wake County's only Level I WakeMed Trauma Center in Raleigh.

Cary Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and has received accreditation in Chest Pain from the American College of Cardiology. WakeMed Cary Hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

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:
We are currently seeking a physician to join our growing bariatrics team in the Raleigh area to serve as Medical Director. Our well established group offers comprehensive services to the community and provides a full support team including experienced nurses, bariatric coordinator/navigator, dietitians, and exercise/fitness specialists. With 7 highly-trained board certified surgeons and 7 locations, our practice provides a wide range of diagnostic and surgical services to patients from throughout the region at an accredited comprehensive center for bariatric surgery by ACS and MBSAQIP.

Our Ideal candidate will have at least 5 year clinical experience and prior leadership experience preferred. The Medical Director is responsible for local strategy, operational performance and appropriate development of their group/division. Responsibilities include leading the group in the development and execution of operational tactics to achieve the aspirational goals for the group; including but not limited to - quality, patient experience, clinical outcomes, financial outcomes, new services, regional development, referral development, clinical operations and collaborative medical staff interactions. In the leadership role, the individual will work closely with other physician leaders, physicians, APPs, nursing, administration (WPP and system), recruiting, clinical and financial staff and marketing utilizing a collaborative leadership style to develop the division into one that is recognized as a leader in conjunction with our WakeMed Mission, Vision and Values. The Medical Director will also serve in a clinical capacity providing quality care to the patients within their assigned division and the WakeMed system.


As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package
-competitive base salary commensurate plus incentives
- 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.
Eligible candidates should be BE/BC in bariatrics. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Experienced physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to submit a C.V. to our applicant system for review.

Experience Requirements:
5 Years Management Preferred

Education Required:
Graduate Medicine Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Medical Physician Required

Hours of Work:
40+/week rotating

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
yes