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Summary : A Physician Assistant functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities :
- Clinical - Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests / results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing / ordering of appropriate evidence-based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow-up management.
- Education - Appropriately and professionally educates clients and / or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow-up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient / family centered care.
- Leadership - Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and / or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and or staff meetings.
- Professional - Interacts with patients and families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using appropriate communication for the patient and situation.
- Quality / Research - Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement.
Other Information
Other information :
Education Requirements : Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (PA) program.Licensure / Certification Requirements : Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.Professional Experience Requirements : No prior experience required.Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements : Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.Job Details
Legal Employer : NCHEALTH
Entity : UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit : North Carolina Urology- Raleigh
Work Type : Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Work Assignment Type : Onsite
Work Schedule : Rotating
Location of Job : US : NC : Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d / b / a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
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