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Advanced Practice Provider - Family Medicine Wilkes - North Wilkesboro

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North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 122136
Job Family: Faculty/Physicians
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Day time practice with rotating after hours call
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 34011100533173-Family Medicine

Overview

Explore an exciting opportunity with the Wake Forest Health Network Family Medicine - Wilkes team as we eagerly welcome a skilled Physician to join their dynamic outpatient team located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for a physician who wants a comprehensive primary care practice. 

The Wake Forest Health Network is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.

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:

  1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
  2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
  3. 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.
  4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
  5. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
  6. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
  7. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment. 
  8. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Requirements: 

  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as a M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution. 
  • Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
  • Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. 
  • Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required 
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required

What We Have to Offer:

  • CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
  • Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy 12 days of paid time off per year, in addition to Wake Forest Baptist Health recognized holidays (currently 7), and 5 CME days. After the initial term, you will transition to the Managed Time-Off Plan, giving you the flexibility to determine the work/life balance you need.
  • Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
  • 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.