Family Medicine APP - Full-Time - NP/PA

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$51 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Family Medicine APP position within the Wake Forest Health Network at the Winston Salem Westbrook Plz - Family Medicine location. The role involves providing primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients, working collaboratively with the primary healthcare team. Responsibilities include ordering tests, referring patients to specialists, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and advising patients on lifestyle changes. The position also requires maintaining patient confidentiality, adhering to departmental policies, and recording complete medical records.

Requirements

M.D. from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution.
Current M.D. or D.O. license from the State of applicable state.
Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.
Certification in BCLS, ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Well organized
Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health issues
Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues
Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization

Responsibilities

Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients.
Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
Record complete, timely and legible medical records.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program