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Advanced Practice Professional - Critical Care
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$124,111 / year median in North Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description Department:
04087WFBMG University Group Practice:
High Point Main -Critical Care:
APP Status:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
Yes Hou rsPer Week:
40Schedule Details/Additional Information:
145 13 hour shifts per year.Pay Range:
$53.80 - $80.70EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/orREGISTRATION
Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License Certified byNCCPA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communications skills Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Exemplary organizational skills Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described hereinWORK ENVIRONMENT
Efficient team based care Professionalism and customer service skills essential Potential irregular hours and/or callPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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