Emergency Medicine Clinical Decision Unit - Full-Time Nights - NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winston-Salem is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to deliver quality patient care in Emergency Medicine. You will perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinate lab studies, and ensure effective patient management under physician supervision. The ideal candidate must possess an accredited PA degree and required licensure, with strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies.
• Consult with supervising physician when necessary.
• Plan and schedule work for the health team.
• Participate in clinical research projects.
• Teach students and interns.

Skills

Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

PA licensure

Job description

Department 04100 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Emergency Medicine

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 35

Schedule Details/Additional Information Varies

Pay Range $59.00 - $88.50

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: PA licensure

Essential Functions:

1. Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care; record data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
2. Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
3. Carry out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge; monitor progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
4. Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
5. Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
6. Teach students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
7. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
8. Participate in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
9. Remain up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
10. Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

This job description is an overall statement of responsibilities of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other related duties other than those described herein.

Our Commitment to You

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

Benefits And More

• 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Augment a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting; independently participate in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the applicable state State Boards of Medical Examiners