Inpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Cardiology department in High Point seeks a Physician Assistant to support a team-based care model. You will diagnose, treat, and manage patient plans, order and interpret labs, and collaborate with clinicians to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care.

The role emphasizes professional development, potential for teaching, and participation in research and education initiatives within a leading health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use medical decision-making to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Under pressure

Diagnostic procedures

Organizational skills

Willingness to teach/mentor

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

PA program graduation

NCCPA certification

State Medical License

Job description

Department

02050 WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main - Cardiology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

NA

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

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 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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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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.