Surgical Services - Full-Time PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Hickory, NC

1d•$50 - $75

About The Position

Join the The Wake Forest Health Network Surgical Specialties - Catawba team for an exciting opportunity as we welcome a dedicated Physician Assistant to our dynamic practice in Hickory, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Health Networkis a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This role is ideal for a PA with a passion for surgical care, providing support on the surgical floors at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons with patient care. This is a full-time position, 7 days on 7 days off, with a schedule that includes both weekday and weekend shifts. As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
Minimum of one year of experience in surgical care environment
Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

Responsibilities

Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

Salary: Receive a competitive salary offer when you join the Wake Forest Health Network.
Annual Productivity Bonuses: Earn annual incentive bonuses based on achieving high productivity.
Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days per year in addition to 7 holidays and 5 days for Continuing Medical Education.
CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.
Schedule: This role entails 100% outpatient care, with full-time providers working 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours.
Call: Some locations offer telephone-only call with a light rotation for evenings and weekends.
Robust Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive package that includes retirement contributions, malpractice coverage, and more starting the first day of employment.
Supportive Environment: You'll benefit from strong community relationships and exceptional administrative support.
Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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