Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB Electrophysiology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Physician Assistant to join our dynamic outpatient team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
What We Have to Offer:
- CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Work/Life Balance: Monday through Friday schedule. No weekends, nights or call.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.
Overview of Heart and Vascular Center
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is the region's only hospital offering state-of-the-art, comprehensive heart and vascular care. From minimally-invasive procedures to open heart surgery and transplants, we've got you covered.
Multidisciplinary Heart and Vascular Team
The doctors at the Heart and Vascular Center are nationally renowned leaders, researchers and educators in both heart care and vascular care.
Using an integrated team approach and personalized treatment programs, our doctors provide comprehensive prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions. Using a team approach means that groups of specialists come together to discuss and plan for every step of your care. We work closely with you, your family and other doctors you may be seeing during your period of care.
"Combining the skills of our strong team of cardiologists and vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons into a one-stop prevention and treatment enterprise makes it possible for us to offer patients more systematic and effective treatment options," said David Zhao, MD, Director of the Heart and Vascular Center.
National Leader in Heart and Vascular Care
The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Heart and Vascular Center is a national leader in heart and vascular care, surgery and research. We house western North Carolina’s only advanced cardiac care and transplant program. We were the first Chest Pain Center in the region to be accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and we have disease-specific certification by The Joint Commission in acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and congestive heart failure. We have received the highest possible recognition for quality cardiac surgery from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Other accolades include:
- Recognized for heart attack care as a Gold-level provider, the highest level available, by the American College of Cardiology
- Exceed national standard for treating emergency chest pain with balloon angioplasty (The American College of Cardiology recommended time is 90 minutes; our time is significantly lower)
- Recognized for maintaining the highest levels of care for high-risk cardiac patients over a two-year period by the National Cardiovascular Data Registry®
- Accreditation for mobile echocardiography from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL)
- Beacon award received for Critical Care Nursing Excellence in the CTICU
- Excellence in Life Support Award received from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization
Where You’ll Live:
The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:
- Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
- Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Job Responsibilities: What You’ll Do:
As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical setting. Responsibilities include:
Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Qualifications: Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
Minimum of two years of experience in a EP or cardiology care environment
BLS required
Working Hours: Full Time Days
