Critical Care Physician Assistant

2 days ago


Lexington, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Full time
Exciting Opportunity in Critical Care Medicine

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in Lexington, North Carolina. As a critical care specialist, you will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.

What We Offer
  • CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
  • Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a variable schedule of 12 shifts a month.
  • Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
  • 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

Our APPs are leaders in collaboration and education, working with ICU staff from nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and nutrition services. They also work alongside ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship training programs, offering opportunities for cooperation and shared education.

Responsibilities
  • Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
  • Collaborate with critical care physicians in Specialty Intensive Care Units.
  • Perform physical assessments and manage a broad range of critical illnesses.
  • Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
  • Conduct common critical care procedures:
    • Insertion of central venous catheters
    • Dialysis
    • Arterial line placement and monitoring
    • Endotracheal intubation
  • Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
  • Provide comprehensive care of critically ill patients, including:
    • Initial resuscitation and management
    • Coordination of clinical care between intensivist and consulting teams
    • Counseling patients and families on illness details, care, and decision-making processes
    • Preparing patients and families for discharge from the ICU
  • Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
  • Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
  • Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
  • Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist 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) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

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 critical care or urgent/emergent care environment
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
  • Current BLS and ACLS
Where You'll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

  • Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
  • Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
  • Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing for all.



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