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Atrium Health is hiring: Physician - Urgent Care North Wilkesboro in North Wilke

Atrium Health, North Wilkesboro, NC, United States, 28674


Job Description

Explore an opportunity with the Wake Forest Health Network Urgent Care - Wilkes practice! We are seeking skilled Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for an APP who wants a comprehensive outpatient clinic including all ages treating minor burns or injuries, sprains and strains, coughs, colds and sore throats, allergic reactions (non-life threatening), rash or other skin irritations, broken bones and more. Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Family Medicine or Urgent Care and experience treating pediatric patients. This PRN position is 16 hours per week.

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:

Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.

Highlights:
  • 3 physicians and 5 APPs, well-trained office staff
  • On-site pharmacy available
  • On-site labs and routine X-rays
  • Minor office-based procedures
  • Referrals to Wake Forest Baptist Health specialists as needed
Hours of Operation:
  • Hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.
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.
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.
  • Great Location: Conveniently located near the Boone area, offering fantastic skiing opportunities during the winter season. Immerse yourself in scenic hiking trails, delight in fishing and boating adventures in nearby lakes, or savor the serenity of nature's beauty. This is your chance to make a significant impact while relishing the unparalleled charm of North Wilkesboro.

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.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always