Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Galax

Company: Nurse.com
Location: Galax
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Galax ,VA, US, 24333How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:Carilion Medical Associates of Galax-Family Medicine has an opening for a full-time Physician Assistant. Join 3 FP's and 3 other midlevel providers in Galax, VA, located 1 hour northwest of Winston-Salem, NC, 1.5 hours north of Charlotte, NC via I-77 and 2 hours southwest of Roanoke, VA via I-81, in a primarily outpatient medicine practice. Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. This role includes responsibility for identifying the patient's health status through taking of health histories; performing physical examinations; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; management of minor trauma and acute health problems; health maintenance and clinical management of stable or chronically ill patients. Curiosity is one of Carilion Clinic's values. Curiosity and education are important to Carilion Clinic and to the professions of PAs and NPs. As such, PAs and NPs who have worked within Family and Community Medicine, for at least 1 year, will be scheduled to precept PA and NP students from our partnering programs.The Physician Assistant (PA) demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status. The PA interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures.What We Require:Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.Experience: Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred.Licensure/Certification: Current Physician Assistants license (PA) required. DEA licensure required. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced life support is preferred and is required for those who may use a defibrillator in their practice.Other: Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members. Commitment to continued professional development.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.Requisition Number: 141799 Employment Status: Full time Location: Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Galax Shift: Day Shift Details: 7a-5p Mon-FriRecruiter: KARYN B FARRELL Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383 Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.Please see job descriptionPI229110357

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