Vascular Medicine - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Physician Assistant to contribute to patient care in a collaborative, team-based environment. The candidate will use clinical decision-making to develop care plans and may participate in research projects.

Krankenhaus-style responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, interpreting results, and performing procedures as per departmental guidelines. Willingness to precept students is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License.
• Certified by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Use medical decision-making to determine patient care plans.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per guidelines.
• Opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Maintaining composure under pressure

Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures

Organizational skills

Flexibility in duties

Education

Master's degree preferred

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

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:

1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
3. 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.
4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
5. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
6. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
7. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
8. 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:

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