Gatewood Urology - Full-Time PA

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Physician Assistant in North Carolina to join our clinical team on site in High Point. The candidate must have completed an accredited PA program and hold a current state medical license with NCCPA certification.

The role emphasizes independent patient assessment, collaboration with the medical team, and participation in teaching and research activities. Strong communication and composure under pressure are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current state Medical License in the applicable state.
• Certified by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Use medical decision-making to determine patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students and/or medical learners when possible.
• Uphold Atrium Health missions, values, and cultural commitments.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Under pressure

Diagnostic procedures

Education

Accredited PA program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, And/or REGISTRATION

• Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License
• Certified by NCCPA

Essential Functions

• 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.

Skills/Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresExemplary organizational skills
• Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein

Work Environment

• Efficient team based care

Professionalism And Customer Service Skills Essential

• Potential irregular hours and/or call

Physical Requirements

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