WIC Physician Assistant

Kernodle Clinic; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernodle Clinic in Burlington, North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Physician Assistant for its Walk-In Clinic Department. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care, performing diagnostic procedures, and conducting physical examinations.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited PA program, possess a current PA certification, and have BLS certification. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekend shifts, providing an opportunity to join a respected multi-specialty group practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Possess current licensure/certification as a PA.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using double identifiers.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Take patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures.
• Consult at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Diagnostic procedures

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with approximately 100 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.

We are currently seeking compassionate, patient-focused individuals to join our Walk-In Clinic Department as a Physician Assistant. Previous experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply. This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule and occasional weekend shifts on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

All candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program, and possess a current licensure/certification to perform as an PA and must exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the direction of a licensed physician. BLS certification required.

Job Type: Full-time

Duties Include, but not limited to the following:

• When providing direct patient care, including patient related telephone conversations, uses double identifiers to ensure right patient every time.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record in EPIC; write progress note; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress.
• Goes to Alamance Regional Medical Center to do hospital consultations.