Job Description Job Summary Atrium Health Waxhaw Family Medicine is seeking an APP (PA or NP) in a Full-time position to join our Family Medicine Team in Waxhaw, NC.
Hours: 7:00 am/4:00 pm M,W,T,F -Tues 9:00am/6:00pm Call: 1 week every 3-4 month Average Patient Panel: 22 patients per day/ 2000 panel Call: Essential Functions Primary Care Setting Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for a shared or owned panel of patients or may handle on a by-visit basis.
Manages multiple chronic illnesses, performs minimally invasive procedures, and works with a stable patient population.
Recommends screenings and tests based on patients’ demographics.
Manages health care within protocols mutually agreed upon by physician and APP team members.
Identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate intervention.
Participates on committees and in research as appropriate.
Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms.
Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.
Education, Experience and Certifications.
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
AGPCNP, FNP, PNP-PC, or ANP certification according to population served.
Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together.
Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally.
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.
About Us Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network.
A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital.
Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.
About the Team Our Mission Statement, Vision and Values Our Mission: To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing
– for all.
Our Vision: To be the first and best choice for care.
Our Values: We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset.
We have identified four core values we hold in the highest regard: caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork.