Advanced Practice Provider - Radiology, Winston-Salem, NC

Overview

Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB Radiology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic outpatient/inpatient team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance:  Enjoy $7,500 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.
• 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. 

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

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. The individual will join a team of seven APPs, trainees, and six faculty providers. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/ACNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical settings. This position offers a blend of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, encompassing both interventional and diagnostic radiology duties. The PA/ACNP will play a key role in our growing practice, providing top-notch care while collaborating with a supportive team. Additionally, the PA/ACNP will have the opportunity to train and interact with residents and fellows, contributing to their education and development.  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. IR procedures including, but not limited to, tunneled central line placement, including permcaths, ports, and powerlines; ultrasound guided procedures, including drains, paracentesis, and thoracentesis, as well as tube exchanges including, nephrostomy tubes, GJs, and abscess drains.
5. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
6. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects 
7. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
8. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment. 
9. 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 Assistant (PA) Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Minimum of two years of experience in a radiology, critical care or emergent care environment
• Procedural and consultation experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS required

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master’s degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Minimum of two years of experience in a radiology, critical care or emergent care environment
• Procedural and consultation experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS required 

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.

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.