Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

What We Offer


Forsyth Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Emergency Department team and provide dedicated clinical support for our Observation Unit .

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with emergency department experience who enjoys caring for a diverse patient population, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.

Position Highlights

• Practice within the Emergency Department Observation Unit
• Rotating 12-hour shifts to support 24/7 clinical operations
• Evaluate and manage patients appropriate for observation-level care
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Reassess patients throughout their observation stay and determine appropriate disposition
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and timely disposition

We are looking for an APP who:

• Is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) eligible for practice in North Carolina
• Has prior Emergency Department experience
• Is comfortable managing acute and undifferentiated medical conditions
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Thrives in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Is adaptable and comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative Emergency Medicine team while helping expand and enhance observation-level care. The APP will play an important role in delivering efficient, high-quality care and helping patients receive the right treatment and disposition at the right time.

If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine APP looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic observation unit, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do


It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of 'First Do No Harm'.
• Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program or NP or Post Master's NP program, required.
• Experience: Emergency Room Experience as an APP required
• Licensure/Certification: Current PA or NP License in appropriate state or current NP license in appropriate state, registry w/ state medical board and current DEA registry, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to work with management team and physicians; demonstrated customer service skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Job Opening ID


190297

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