Neurosurgery - Full-Time PA

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME reimbursement up to $2,500

PTO 25 days/year

Work-life balance

Career growth & stability

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in High Point, North Carolina seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our neurosurgery team. You will work in a community-based setting, assisting in spine and brain care, with opportunities across outpatient and inpatient services.

Ideal candidates have graduation from an accredited PA program, NC license and NCCPA, and BLS certification. The role offers a robust benefits package and a path for growth within a respected academic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board license and NCCPA certification.
• BLS required; DEA and DPS registrations required to prescribe.

Responsibilities

• As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Potential to precept students and/or medical learners.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team-based care

Patient care coordination

Outpatient/inpatient care

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

NC Medical Board License

DEA/DPS registration

Job description

Department38150 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network - Department: Neurosurgery

Department38150 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network - Department: Neurosurgery
StatusFull time
Benefits EligibleYes
Hours Per Week40
Schedule Details/Additional InformationVaries
Pay Range$54.90 - $82.35

The Wake Forest Health Network Neurosurgery - High Point practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic, community-based neurosurgery team in High Point, North Carolina. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced neurosurgeons, providing exceptional care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including spine disorders, brain injuries, and complex neurosurgical cases. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively in both outpatient and inpatient settings. With access to cutting-edge technology, a supportive team environment, and a balanced work schedule, this position provides a fulfilling and impactful career in neurosurgical care.

What You'll Do As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary: Enjoy financial stability with a competitive salary package.
• CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance:Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Career Growth & Stability:Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Where You'll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024. This includes:

• Affordable Living:Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

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.

Physician Assistant - WFHN Neurosurgery - High Point