Physician Assistant, Hospitalist At Your Home

Company: WakeMed
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: February 21, 2021

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 HAYH, will function as a licensed independent practitioner in collaboration with the supervising physician who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan and evaluation of status). The Physician Assistant will conduct patient assessments, initiate treatment, and follow up with patients in their home following discharge from the hospital. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members.

Experience Requirements:
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required - And Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant Required

Hours of Work:
7:30a-5:30p

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
None

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