Emergency Medicine PA & Family Nurse Practitioner

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Emergency Medicine. The role involves performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating tests, and maintaining meticulous patient records under physician supervision.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold PA licensure, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.
• PA Licensure is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Supports documentation and record-keeping responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and prescribes treatment.
• Coordinates and explains scheduled diagnostic procedures to patients.
• Monitors patient progress and communicates with supervising physician.
• Plans and schedules work to ensure adequate staffing and resources.
• Contributes to clinical research projects and prepares analyses.

Skills

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Complex diagnostics

Rotating shifts

Duties beyond core tasks

Education

Graduation from accredited PA program

PA Licensure

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Emergency Medicine. The role involves performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating tests, and maintaining meticulous patient records under physician supervision.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold PA licensure, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.