Section Head, General Academic Pediatrics and AdolescentMedicine

The Section of General Academic Pediatrics

and Adolescent Medicine at Wake Forest University School of

Medicine is seeking a collaborative, innovative physician leader to

guide a dynamic and accomplished team. Our section includes 25

pediatricians across all ranks, 5 advanced practice providers

(APPs), and several cross-appointed PhD researchers. Faculty

members are actively engaged in clinical care, research, education,

quality improvement, advocacy, and community outreach. Many hold

leadership roles in national organizations such as the AAP, NC AAP

Chapter, and APA.

Clinical Environment :

We provide care in a community-based

pediatric primary care clinic, certified as a patient-centered

medical home serving an under-resourced population. The clinic is

also the primary teaching site for our pediatric residency program.

Our providers staff the newborn nursery in a state-of-the-art labor

and delivery suite and mother-baby unit opened in 2019.

Research Focus Areas :

Our team leads impactful research in

health-related social needs, including food insecurity, obesity

prevention and treatment, early childhood development, literacy and

school readiness, early relational health, biomedical informatics,

and vaccinations.

Position Summary

The Section Head plays a vital

leadership role, overseeing clinical, academic, and administrative

functions. This position requires a balance of strategic vision,

operational management, and mentorship to foster excellence across

all missions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership &

Professionalism

Serve as a

role model of professionalism and academic excellence.

Promote scholarly success in clinical care,

research, education, advocacy, and community engagement.

Ensure compliance with institutional policies

and regulatory standards.

General & Financial Management

Oversee section finances,

including revenue and expense management.

Collaborate with administrative staff to enhance financial

performance.

Define and execute short- and

long-term strategic goals.

Clinical Service Line Oversight

Ensure high-quality,

evidence-based care and accurate documentation.

Monitor compliance metrics and implement

improvement plans.

Collaborate across

departments to optimize patient safety and care delivery.

Academic Mission

Support faculty engagement

in research, advocacy, and quality improvement.

Facilitate educational opportunities for

learners in partnership with the Vice Chair for Education.

Align section activities with UME and GME

best practices.

Provide oversight of the

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship.

Personnel Management

Foster a culture of

equity, inclusion, wellness, and professional growth.

Set clear expectations and performance

benchmarks.

Support faculty promotion and

tenure processes.

Recruit and retain

high-quality faculty and APPs.

Manage

staffing and call schedules to ensure coverage and balance.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree.

Board certification in Pediatrics and

Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Demonstrated

leadership experience in an academic medical setting.

Strong financial and operational management

skills.

Excellent communication and

interpersonal abilities.

Commitment to

diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Hannah Payne. hannah.payne@advocatehealth.org