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 919-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, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 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.
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:
The Physician Assistant will function as a licensed independent practitioner in collaboration with the supervising physician working under the general supervision of the Director of Primary Care, APP Manager, and physician partners within WakeMed Physician Practices delivering competent acute and/or routine problem-focused care. The Physician Assistant will provide medical management, procedural care, patient referrals, patient education, and care coordination to patients desiring care for routine and acute care needs. The Physician Assistant will function as an educator for students from healthcare education programs. The Physician Assistant will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. The Physician Assistant will support the needs, mission and values of the organization. #LIPOST
Experience Requirements:
2 Years Clinical - Urgent Care Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant Required
Hours of Work:
40
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
Call Requirements:
Yes
