WakeMed - Employing the Best Minds and Biggest Hearts
About WakeMedWakeMed Health & Hospitals , located in Raleigh, North Carolina is an 870+ bed private, not-for-profit network of medical centers, ambulatory care centers and outpatient facilities, representing the largest health system in greater Raleigh, North Carolina. Our system includes 7,400 nurses, technologists, medical support staff, and nearly 1,000 affiliated physicians who represent the best minds and the biggest hearts in the business. Key service areas include heart and vascular services, trauma and emergency, rehabilitation services, neurosciences, and womens and childrens services.WakeMed is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, which is ranked nationally as one of the top ten best places to live for quality of life, and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.*HEC,HJBPosition InformationUnder the supervision and direction of the Director of General Surgery/Trauma and other attendings, provides pre- and post-operative care in the General Surgery/Trauma practice of WakeMed Faculty Physicians. Functions as an educator for students and residents from healthcare education programs. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Faculty Physicians.Experience Requirements :Minimum of one year in an appropriate care setting.Education Requirements :Successful completion of AMA Physician Assistant ProgramLicensure/Certification Requirements :Registered with NC Medical Board as Physician Assistant. Successfully completed National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (National Boards).Hours of Work : Four ten hours shifts per weekWeekend Requirements : As NeededCall Requirements : as needed