Advanced Practice Professionals – WFHN Gastroenterology – Wilkes Position Available In Wilkes, North Carolina

Advanced Practice Professionals•WFHN Gastroenterology•Wilkes
North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID:

156556-OTHLOC-300000664388047

Job Family:

Advanced Practice Provider

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

34011100532411-Gastroenterology
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Overview
The Wake Forest Health Network Gastroenterology•Wilkes practice is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our dynamicmunity-based practice in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of experienced gastroenterologists, providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The APP will play a key role in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD, IBD, liver disease, and colorectal cancer screening, with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position offers a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a great work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for an APP looking to make a meaningful impact in gastroenterology care.

Highlights:

This is a 100% outpatient care role, with full-time providers working 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours.
You’ll have the advantage of strong and well-establishedmunity relationships and excellent administrative support.

What You’ll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.

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 culturalmitment. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described in.
The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensinganization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
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
Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for prescription writing is required to start
Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Requirements:

Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program, Master’s degree or higher required
Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for prescription writing is required to start
What We Have to

Offer:

Salary:

Receive apetitive salary offer when you join the Wake Forest Health Network.

Annual Productivity Bonuses:

Earn annual incentive bonuses based on achieving high productivity.

Generous PTO:

Accrue up to 25 days per year in addition to 7 holidays and 5 days for Continuing Medical Education.

CME Reimbursement:

Receive up to $2,500 for Continuing Medical Education.

Schedule:

This role entails 100% outpatient care, with full-time providers working 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours.

Call:

Some locations offer telephone-only call with a light rotation for evenings and weekends.

Robust Benefits:

Enjoy aprehensive package that includes retirement contributions, malpractice coverage, and more starting the first day of employment.

Supportive Environment:

You’ll benefit from strongmunity relationships and exceptional administrative support.

Career Growth & Stability:

Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

W You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World ‘s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2024.

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, w lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosp.

A Rich Quality of Life:

Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active artsmunities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are weed 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.