Orthopaedic Urgent Care Physician Assistant, Per Diem (PA) - Cary Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Description

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We are seeking an experienced (minimum 1 year of orthopedic experience) Per Diem Physician Assistant our Cary Orthopaedic Urgent Care clinic, located in our new Holly Springs Orthopaedic office. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborating physicians to provide comprehensive care to patients. This role offers diverse responsibilities including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, providing emergency treatment, triaging patient concerns, and managing prescriptions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed for patient care.
• Triage and address patient-related clinical questions and concerns.
• Prescribe medications, as necessary.
• Refer emergent injuries and conditions to the nearby UNC Rex Holly Springs ED or to orthopedic and spine specialists within the practice.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic experience.
• Licensure as a PA or NP in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain it.
• DEA and Controlled Substance License.
• Exceptional patient interaction skills and relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinical team.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in orthopedic trauma and fracture care/reductions in the ED setting.

For more information or to apply, please contact Laura Oakes at [email protected]. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) 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.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: GP2

Entity: UNC Physician Group Practices

Organization Unit: CO Admin

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:HollySprings

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by UNC Physicians Network Group Practices, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.