Family Medicine - Full-Time NP/PA

About the Role

Join the Family Medicine - Premier team in High Point, North Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This opportunity is ideal for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) interested in primary care, specializing in the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, performing minor surgeries, and injury treatment. The Wake Forest Health Network is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

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.

Requirements

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.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to start.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program; Master's degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to start.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary offer.
• Annual Productivity Bonuses: Earn annual incentive bonuses based on achieving high productivity.
• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days per year in addition to 7 holidays and 5 days for Continuing Medical Education.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.
• Robust Benefits Package: Includes retirement contributions, malpractice coverage, and more starting the first day of employment.
• Supportive Environment: Strong community relationships and exceptional administrative support.
• Career Growth & Stability: Ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Schedule

• This role entails 100% outpatient care.
• Full-time providers work 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours.
• Some locations offer telephone-only call with a light rotation for evenings and weekends.

Location

The role is based in High Point, North Carolina, part of the Piedmont Triad region, ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024.

• Affordable Living: Housing costs are 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Regional population of 1.6 million residents with lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods.
• Quality of Life: Abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, Southern cuisine, and artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions of a diverse team, offering opportunities to work alongside advanced minds in medicine.