Employment Type : Full-Time
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children’s Hospital, Women’s Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed’s team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position Information:
The Physician Assistant, under the supervision and direction of the attending physicians, provides primary care and education in the outpatient setting. Other responsibilities of this position include sharing call with other primary care providers and participating in quality improvement projects as needed. Additionally, this physician assistant will also evaluate and treat residents of local retirement centers several days per week in addition to seeing treating these patients in the outpatient setting.
Experience Requirements:
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant Required
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
Yes