PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

For more than 45 years as a multi-specialty, privately-owned practice, Raleigh Medical Group has realized that there is more to quality health care than state-of-the-art medicine. In today’s complex medical environment, our internists like to keep things simple: we focus and prioritize our patients’ needs. We tailor our treatments to provide patients with the finest personalized health care available for each stage of their adult life.

We understand that when our team members are taken care of, so are our patients. Each day we strive to support our team, give them the resources needed to grow, and create an enjoyable work environment. Our organization continues to grow, and so does our team! We are looking for a Physician Assistant to join our group.

Does this sound like a fit? Check out the details!

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

We Offer Our Valued Employees:

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision
• FSA and HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Competitive Salaries
• Annual Employee Appreciation Events

On an average day, you will:

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
• Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Handles minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
• Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.
• Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

To qualify for this job you must have:

• Active Physician Assistant license.
• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited physician associate (ARC-PA) program.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of PA’s (NCCPA).
• Current NC Medical Board License.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred education and experience

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS).
• Current ACLS certification.

We’d also love it if you have:

• Medical model and roles of physicians and physician associates.
• Anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
• Patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
• Documenting in electronic medical records systems in confidential manner.
• Medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
• Community, professional, and educational resources.
• Oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories, providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
• Using computerized health information management systems.
• Case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
• Modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
• Analyzing complex data, drawing conclusions, and making responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
• Collaborating effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
• Interpreting, adapting, and applying guidelines and procedures.
• Exhibiting a professional manner in dealing with care team members and diverse patient populations, and working to maintain constructive working relationships.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Standing and walking for approximately 90% percent of the day.
• Periods of sitting, bending, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Potential for irregular working hours.
• Fine motor skills.

EEO Statement:

Raleigh Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.