Transplant Surgery Nocturnist

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care
• Assist with new consults and admissions
• Daily assessment on intensive care, progressive, and floor patients
• Determine treatment plans for complex and high-risk transplant patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications
• Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications
• Describes the assessment and management of acute trauma
• Responds appropriately to emergency conditions
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of standard procedures for department
• Participates in evidence-based research and publishing initiatives to improve the care of transplant patients

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license
• Approved to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state one works
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred

Experience and background to independently initiate and follow through on the assessment and workup of surgery or transplant patients

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program