Physician Assistant - Surgery

Company: Wakemed
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

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 physician medical director and other attending surgeons will provide -pre and post operative care, and first assist in the OR as needed. The PA is responsible for consultations and procedures in the emergency department, and on the floor. - -The PA will evaluate new and returning patients in the ambulatory setting. -The PA functions as an educator for students and residents from health care education programs. - -The PA understands the needs of the organization, and supports the mission, and values of WakeMed Physician Practices.Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Physician Assistant PreferredEducation Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant PreferredLicensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant RequiredHours of Work:
rotating 40-45/weekWeekend Requirements:
As NeededCall Requirements:
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