Advanced Practice Provider - Radiology, Winston-Salem, NC

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 

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com, www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us.