Advanced Practice Provider - BestHealth For Business - Float Triad

Overview

Explore an opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - BestHealth For Business Family Medicine Float team in Winston Salem, North Carolina! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) who will travel to clinics within the NC Triad area. 

This is a full-time position, day shift (schedule varies) no weekends, no major holidays. One year of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working in a primary care or urgent care environment. Required travel.

Job Description: Provide patient care services at AHWFB occupational health clinics and to employees and dependents of a specific employer by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participate in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the North Carolina State Boards of Medical Examiners and/or Nursing.  
 
Job Duties: 

1. Provide direct patient care, assessment, documentation, treatment intervention and patient/family education and support in accordance with education/experience, established policies and procedures, and state licensing requirements.  
2. Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care; record data and tentative conclusions for review by the physician.  
3. Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.  
4. Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing as assigned, waived and/or non-waived, ensuring compliance with AHWFB policies and with applicable state and federal regulations. 
5. Carry out patient care services under indirect physician supervision such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes, incision/drainage of abscesses; monitor progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.  
6. Plan and schedule work for the health care team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.  
7. Participate in departmental projects when requested.
8. Assist in teaching students, residents & interns in complex techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical settings.  
9. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.  

Supervision Received and Given:

• Oral and/or written instructions are received from supervising physician and APP manager for BestHealth for Business department. Provide direction and guidance to support personnel.  

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited NP/PA Program. NP must be FNP-C
• Licensed by the NC Board of Nursing or NC Medical Board of Examiners 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent oral and written communications skills 
• Current American Heart Assoc. BLS and/or ACLS 
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for prescription writing is required 

Additional Qualifications:  

• Experience beyond the minimum qualifications 
• One year of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working in a primary care or urgent care environment 
• FMCSA medical examiner certification would be beneficial 

Work Environment:  

• Efficient team-based care 
• Professionalism and customer service skills essential   
• Potential for after hours’ call rotation 

What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed Base Salary.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Where You’ll Live: 

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. 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, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• 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 arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. 

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed 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.