Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc. (WIMC) is a successful 70 year old practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. WIMC consists of 18 physicians and offers general medical care to adults, and now children, with subspecialty care in cardiology, gastroenterology, gerontology, pulmonology and pediatrics. Ancillaries include: bone density testing, capsule endoscopy, cardiac event monitoring, CT, 2D Echo, EKG testing, nuclear cardiology, pulmonary function testing, stress echo, abdominal ultrasound, vascular ultrasound studies, X-ray, and a CLIA Certified lab. Practicing at two locations, WIMC also offers extended coverage with Rx Urgent Care 7 days a week. WIMC consistently meets or exceeds the benchmarks of the Medical Group Managers Associations Best Performing Practices. WIMC is seeking a Physician Assistant to work in out Urgent Care clinic. Full benefit package.The Raleigh/Durham area offers many metro amenities including several universities, sporting events, museums & excellent schools with 38% of the adult population possessing a college degree and 12% holding a graduate degree. Raleigh is internationally known for thriving high-tech industries such as biotechnology, textiles, and medical device. One of the oldest and largest science parks in North America, The Research Triangle Park is home to more than 170 companies and is a globally prominent high-technology research and development center that serves as an economic driver for the region.Major health care providers include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Rex Healthcare, and Duke Raleigh Hospital in Wake County. Nearby Duke University Medical Center and UNC Hospitals.Located two hours from both the mountains and the beaches, Raleigh enjoys an average annual temperature of about 60 degrees, but also has four distinct seasons. Raleigh has been nicknamed the Smithsonian of the South for its variety of world-class museums that are among the biggest and best in the Southeast. Raleigh is also home to the Carolina Hurricanes, the National Hockey League franchise won the 2006 Stanley Cup as well as nationally ranked collegiate basketball. The Wake County Public School System is a national role model with 95 percent of its students performing at or above grade level. Raleigh and Wake County are home to North Carolina State University, Shaw University, St. Augustines College, Meredith College, Peace College, and Wake Technical Community College. The entire Triangle region boasts 18 colleges, universities and community colleges -- including internationally renowned Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.WIMC provides the opportunity to be a part of a great medical practice within a great medical community and civic community.