What You'll Be Doing What You’ll Be Doing Wake County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to provide clinical services to residents housed at the John H. Baker Public Safety Center and Wake County Detention Center.
Essential Duties Include: - Performs physical exams
- Provides primary care services for acute and chronic medical conditions
- Evaluates patients in a medical clinic setting
- Consults with patients and refers to other clinics or specialist as needed
- Provider orders diagnostic and lab test, write prescriptions, transfer patients to medical observation unit, document in electronic medical records, and perform life-saving procedures
Other Duties Includes - Provides emergency care for employees as needed
- Participates in policy development, staff meetings, CQI meetings and other administrative functions as required by the Medical Director
- Collaborates with Psychiatrists, Nurses, Behavioral Health Clinicians, and many other disciplines involved in the delivery of patient-centered treatment services
- Uses primary care level of knowledge of pharmacology, psychopharmacology, including the risks and side effects of all medications prescribed
- Participates in the on-call rotation
This is a full-time position (40 hours a week) that reports and works under the supervision of the Medical Director.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - Physician Assistant license approved by the North Carolina Medical Board
- BLS
- ACLS
- DEA Registration
· Include ALL prior work experience on your application
About Our TeamWith a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff’s Office that provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, Wake County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wakegov.com and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wakegov.com/sheriff.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - As required by license
- No specific experience required
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners
- CPR
- AED
- DEA Registration
- Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Preferred Certification- NCCPA Certification
- Over one year experience as a Physician Assistant
- Active license in the state of North Carolina as a Physician Assistant
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Skilled in making diagnoses selecting and providing appropriate treatment for medical or surgical emergencies (life or death or severe injury), as indicated until emergency assistance arrives
- Ability to assess a patient's condition and to initiate appropriate treatment
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to treat disease and illness, to include a knowledge of the mechanism of action, side effects, toxic nature, and drug interactions of medications
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tests to determine therapeutic treatment plans
- Ability to deal effectively with patients
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interviewing techniques- including medical and other history taking
- Principles and practices or general medicine and diseases as they relate to current practices
- Referring patients to the appropriate Specialist
About This PositionLocation: Wake County Detention Center Raleigh, NC 27603 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, on call as needed
Hiring Range: 74,993 - 134,986
Market Range: 89,994.00 - 161,985.00
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
