Urology PA: Advanced Care Leader

Kidney; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP operates under privileges approved by the credentialing committee to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care within their scope in collaboration with a supervising physician.

The role supports education, leadership, and continuous quality improvement while aligning with organizational mission, policies, and standards. State licensure and hospital credentialing are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Board certification as applicable by the department.
• DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtain medical history, perform exams, interpret tests, develop differential diagnoses, create treatment plans and follow-up.
• Education: educate patients and families; develop educational materials and provide instruction to staff and students.
• Leadership: precepting, lectures, rounds, staff meetings; participate in community outreach and system improvements.
• Professional: communicate respectfully with patients and team; manage workload and documentation.
• Quality/Research: engage in daily quality improvement; develop protocols and participate in policy discussions.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Independent collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

ACGME/graduate APRN or PA program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP operates under privileges approved by the credentialing committee to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care within their scope in collaboration with a supervising physician.

The role supports education, leadership, and continuous quality improvement while aligning with organizational mission, policies, and standards. State licensure and hospital credentialing are required.