Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Company: WakeMed
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: June 22, 2022

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, orthopedics 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, Specialty will work under the general supervision of the Cardiology primary supervising physician, all physician partners, and the Heart and Vascular APP Manager and Director, WakeMed Physician Practices, to deliver competent medical care to an age specific population including adults and geriatric cardiology practice patients at WakeMed. This position will complete admission workups, discharges, consults, and provide pre- and post-procedural care in general and interventional cardiology. The APP will function as the on-site provider to directly receive calls from staff and provide orders for medical care needs, transfer patients as appropriate, and communicate directly with the practice attending physician or on-call physician during emergencies. Position to maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board, and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.

Experience Requirements:
Clinical - Cardiology Preferred

Education Required:
Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant Required

Hours of Work:
Rotating

Weekend Requirements:
Every Fourth

Call Requirements:
Yes

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