Physician Assistant - Surgical Services - Hickory

Join the The Wake Forest Health Network  Surgical Specialties - Catawba  team for an exciting opportunity as we welcome a dedicated Physician Assistant to our dynamic practice in Hickory, North Carolina.  The Wake Forest Health Network  is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This role is ideal for a PA with a passion for surgical care, providing support on the surgical floors at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons with patient care. This is a full-time position with a schedule that includes both weekday and weekend shifts.

What Youll Do :

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical / 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 with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements :

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Where Youll Live :

The picturesque cities of North Carolinas Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Reports  Top 50 Best Places to Live  and  Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024 . This includes :

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.