Neurosurgery - Full-Time PA

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME reimbursement up to $2,500

Flexible work hours

Generous PTO—25 days/year

Career growth & stability

Job summary

Wake Forest Health Network Neurosurgery – High Point is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our neurosurgery team in High Point, NC. You will work alongside experienced neurosurgeons in outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering patient-centered care with access to advanced technology.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, NC medical license with NCCPA, BLS, and DEA/DPS registrations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board license, NCCPA certification
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS
• Current DEA and DPS registrations for prescriptive authority

Responsibilities

• Use medical decision-making to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret lab studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedures as per department guidelines; participate in research projects.
• Precept students/medical learners when possible.
• Uphold Wake Forest Health Network values and culture.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Medical knowledge

Education

PA program graduation

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

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:

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.

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.