Job Summary
Job Description
Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB Endocrinology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This position will be a mix of inpatient and outpatient coverage.
What We Have to Offer:
- CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Work/Life Balance: Schedule is Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm. No weekends, nights or call.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
- A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.
What You’ll Do:
The Section on Endocrinology is excited to welcome an Advanced Practice Provider to elevate and expand our clinical services in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. In this role, you'll support outpatient services at existing locations and through innovative virtual health models, with opportunities to contribute to our inpatient glucose management team. As part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you'll engage in collaborative, team-focused patient care, performing examinations and providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in both medical and surgical settings. Responsibilities include:- 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.
The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
- Minimum of one year of experience in a primary care or endocrinology care environment
Where You’ll Live:
North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad offers affordable living (housing costs 31% below national average), great schools, and vibrant neighborhoods. Ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.
Join us at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and be part of an inclusive culture that values diverse contributions. Work alongside advanced minds in medicine to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all.