Gatewood Urology - Full-Time PA

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC seeks a Physician Assistant to join a team-based care model. The role involves autonomous patient care planning, collaboration with clinicians, and performing ordered diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Candidate should be licensed by the state medical board and NCCPA-certified; PA program education is essential, with a master’s degree preferred. The position emphasizes professionalism and ongoing education within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (Master's preferred).
• Current applicable state Medical Board license.
• Certified by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient care plans using medical decision-making.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students or medical learners when possible.
• Uphold Advocate Health values and culture.
• Perform related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Willingness to perform other duties

Education

Master's preferred PA program

Graduation from PA program

Job description

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:

1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
3. 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.
4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
5. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
6. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
7. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
8. 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 procedures

Exemplary 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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