Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospitalist- Full- Time- NP/PA

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Physician Assistant to join a collaborative medical team. You will perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order labs, and contribute to patient care plans.

Candidates must hold a state medical license, be NCCPA-certified, and have PA program graduation; a Master's degree is preferred. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current applicable state Medical License
• Certified by NCCPA
• PA graduation from accredited program and PA scope
• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgment to determine patient care plans.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students/learners when available.
• Uphold Advocate Health values and mission.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Perform complex diagnostic procedures

Organizational skills

Willingness to precept/teach

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master's degree preferred

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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