Ophthalmology - PA - Full-Time

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Certified Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision. You will participate in collaborative, team-based care, perform diagnostic procedures, and help develop care plans tailored to patient needs.

Required include an accredited PA program graduate, state license, and NCCPA certification; a Master's degree is preferred. Opportunities for teaching and research involvement are available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program; Master's degree preferred.
• Current applicable state Medical License.
• Certified by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department guidelines.
• Potential to precept students and medical learners.

Education

Master's degree preferred

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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