Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine- Hickory, NC

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Emergency Medicine. The role involves performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating tests, and maintaining meticulous patient records under physician supervision.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold PA licensure, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.
• PA Licensure is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Supports documentation and record-keeping responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and prescribes treatment.
• Coordinates and explains scheduled diagnostic procedures to patients.
• Monitors patient progress and communicates with supervising physician.
• Plans and schedules work to ensure adequate staffing and resources.
• Contributes to clinical research projects and prepares analyses.

Skills

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Complex diagnostics

Rotating shifts

Duties beyond core tasks

Education

Graduation from accredited PA program

PA Licensure

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: PA Licensure.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Performs other related duties other than those described herein

Work Environment

• Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results
• Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Physical Requirements

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• Activity
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• Standing
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• Walking
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• Sitting
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• Bending
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• Reaching with arms
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• Finger and hand dexterity
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• Talking
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• Hearing
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• Seeing

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing And Or Pulling

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• 20 lbs. maximum
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• 50 lbs. maximum
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• 100 lbs. maximum