Neurosurgery - Full-Time PA

About the Role

Wake Forest Health Network Neurosurgery - High Point is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic, community-based neurosurgery team in High Point, North Carolina. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced neurosurgeons, providing exceptional care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including spine disorders, brain injuries, and complex neurosurgical cases. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively in both outpatient and inpatient settings. With access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive team environment, this position provides a fulfilling and impactful career in neurosurgical care.

Responsibilities

• 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 (AHWFB) missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from the 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.
• 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

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary: Enjoy financial stability with a competitive salary package.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

About the Location

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024. Highlights include:

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

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions of a diverse team.