Ophthalmology - PA - Full-Time

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide patient care within a collaborative medical team. The role emphasizes medical decision-making, lab interpretation, and adherence to department guidelines.

Graduation from an accredited PA program is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Current state license and NCCPA certification are expected. The position offers opportunities to participate in research and to precept students.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team 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 Atrium Health missions, values, and cultural commitment
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Diagnostic procedures

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

PA program graduate

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred

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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