Neurosurgery - Full-Time PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Guaranteed Salary

CME Reimbursement up to $2,500

Generous PTO starting at 25 days/year

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join their neurosurgery team in High Point. The ideal candidate must possess clinical expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care while working collaboratively in various healthcare settings. This position offers a competitive salary and generous PTO, and strives for work-life balance in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License.
• Experience in a medical/surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for effective patient care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current DEA and DPS registration

Job description

Physician Assistant - WFHN Neurosurgery - High Point

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Overview

The Wake Forest Health Network Neurosurgery - High Point practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic, community-based neurosurgery team in High Point, North Carolina. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced neurosurgeons, providing care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including spine disorders, brain injuries, and complex neurosurgical cases. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students and/or medical learners when appropriate.
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Physician Assistant Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration required to start

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary: salary package.
• CME Reimbursement: up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: accrual starts at 25 days/year.
• Career Growth & Stability: opportunities for advancement and stability with a high patient volume.

Where You'll Live

The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina is recognized for quality of life, affordable living, good schools, vibrant communities, and a rich quality of life with access to walking and biking trails, golf courses, arts, cuisine, and more.