Family Medicine - Full-Time NP/PA

About the role

The Wake Forest Health Network is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Family Medicine - Premier team in High Point, North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for APPs interested in primary care, specializing in managing chronic diseases, diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, and performing minor surgeries and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Performs 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.
• Upholds Wake Forest Health Network missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant (PA): 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) is required to start. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Graduation from 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) is required to start. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCMPA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing.

Skills

• Strong medical decision-making skills.
• Effective collaboration with medical teams.
• Procedural skills proficiency.
• Research and teaching abilities.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary offer.
• Annual Productivity Bonuses.
• Generous PTO.
• CME Reimbursement.
• Routine CME activities.
• Retirement contributions.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Other financial wellness programs.
• Education assistance program.

Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour

Schedule

This role entails 100% outpatient care, with full-time providers working 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours. Call: Some locations offer telephone-only call with a light rotation for evenings and weekends.

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 2024. 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.
• 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.