Physician Assistant, Fellow - Orthopaedics

Company: WakeMed
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

About WakeMed:
About WakeMed (Raleigh Campus):
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 Fellow, with the dyad supervision of the APP mentor and primary supervising physician and overarching leadership and guidance from the Vice President of Medical Education and APP Education Manager, performs as an integral member of the provider team, providing specialized patient care developed per fellowship program. Each program is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Understanding the needs of the organization and supporting the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices, the fellow will engage in collaborative care with a multidisciplinary healthcare team for a broad range of health services. -At the completion of the fellowship, the fellow will be able to demonstrate excellence in medical management and procedures.The Orthopedic Fellow will participate in a 12 month program that will provide enhanced training and skills to enrich the care of the orthopedic patient. The fellow will be an integral member of the orthopedic team, providing direct high quality, evidence-based care within a diverse and complex health care environment under the dyad supervision of the orthopedic APP mentor and primary supervising physician. -With the overarching leadership and guidance of the Vice President of Medical Education and APP Education Manager, the fellow will have a comprehensive educational experience that will foster the advanced clinical knowledge and skill set for direct clinical care of the orthopedic patient. The fellow will engage in collaborative care with a multidisciplinary healthcare team for a broad range of health services including trauma, sports, total joints, hand, foot and ankle, spine and pediatrics providing opportunities to perform various hands on procedures such as joint and fracture reductions, suturing, joint injections / aspirations, hematoma blocks, and skeletal traction pins. The APP fellow will assist in the OR, perform pre-op and post-operative care, perform daily rounds, as well as rotate in the outpatient setting. -At the completion of the fellowship, the fellow will be able to demonstrate excellence in management of orthopedic patients in the ambulatory, surgical, and inpatient settings.

***Annualized 12 month Fellow salary $76,500Experience Requirements:
No Experience RequiredEducation Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant PreferredLicensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant RequiredHours of Work:
RotatingWeekend Requirements:
As NeededCall Requirements:
Yes

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