Urgent Care - Network - Full Time NP/PA

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a high-functioning medical team in North Carolina. You will apply medical decision-making to determine patient care plans, collaborate with clinicians, and perform diagnostic procedures within department guidelines.

The role emphasizes patient communication, ongoing learning, and potential involvement in teaching and research, while upholding the system’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master’s degree preferred.
• Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License
• Certified by NCCPA

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.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and effects of scheduled procedures to the patient.
• Uphold Advocate Health missions and values; participate in research projects; precept students and/or medical learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Team-based care

Under pressure

Procedural skills

Education

Physician Assistant Program degree

Master's degree preferred

State medical license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Department: 02190 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: High Point Westchester Med Plz - Immediate Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-7:00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Pay Range $53.80 - $80.70

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: to0%35%65%toto35%65%100%N/AActivityXStandingXWalkingXSittingXBendingXReaching with armsXFinger and hand dexterityXTalkingXHearingXSeeingLifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:X20 lbs. maximumX50 lbs. maximumX100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care