Urgent Care NP/PA: Team-Based Patient Care

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

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.