Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Full Time

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Clemmons, NC

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides urgent care services at the University Group Practice: Clemmons Medical Plaza Immediate Care. The role uses medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans and collaborates with the medical team to support effective team-based care. The Physician Assistant orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explains scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, and performs procedures according to department or practice guidelines. The position may include opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research and is encouraged to precept students and other medical learners. The Physician Assistant upholds Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitments and performs other related duties as needed. Work is performed in an efficient, team-based care environment where professionalism and customer service are essential. Schedules vary, with one weekend of work per month required; potential irregular hours and/or call may also apply.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Hold a current applicable state Medical Board medical license.
Be certified by the NCCPA.
Have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be able to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
Be able to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Have exemplary organizational skills.
Be willing to perform related duties beyond those described.
Work one weekend per month; schedules vary.
Be prepared for potential irregular hours and/or call.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Opportunity and encouragement to precept students and/or medical learners.
Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
Collaborate with the medical team to provide effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
Perform procedures according to department or practice guidelines.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects as opportunities arise.
Precept students and/or medical learners as appropriate.
Uphold Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitments.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career development programs.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on position and circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.