NP/PA, General Surgery, Emory University Hospital at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, General Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Medical Documentation, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, Care Plans, Laboratory Tests, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification, Acute Care Certification, Wound Suturing, Dressing Changes, Patient Interviews, Health Status Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Our Emory Surgical Services team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This is a day, 4/10 hour shifts per week position. 2 years of general surgery APP experience preferred. Responsibilities include: Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems. Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes. Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment. Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program. Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia. May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties. BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients, document care delivery, and perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures. They will also assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems and developing care plans.