NP or PA - Primary Care - Knightdale

WakeMed; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Knightdale, NC, is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

This position requires a valid PA or NP license, DEA registration, and a commitment to ongoing education and patient follow-up care. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in the relevant fields and preferably one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid nursing licensure.
• DEA registration required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent medical care to patients.
• Conduct daily patient rounds and follow-ups.
• Complete referrals and consults as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Collaborative care

Patient education

Prescribing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director, all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations.

This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre- and post‑procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow‑ups.

Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs.

Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.

Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.

EOE

Licensure

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) – Required
• DEA registration – Required
• Basic Life Support – Required within 6 months of hire

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Physician Assistant or Master's Degree, Physician Assistant – Required
• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, Nursing – Required

Experience

• 1 year clinical experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Preferred