About the Organization
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 896-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, womens and childrens services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Childrens Hospital, Womens Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Childrens Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMeds team of more than 8,200 employees, 1,500 volunteers, 1,200 affiliated physicians, and the more than 255 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
About the Community
We are situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year round outdoor activities in a temperate climate (plus we are only 2 hours to the beach and 2 hours to the mountains).
Our ultra-modern airport has over 64 different direct destination flights, 12 airlines to choose from, and serves 6 international locations.
Raleigh provides an ideal family environment with high-quality school systems, unsurpassed recreational options, and an effervescent technology and biotech research epicenter of activity.