Neurosurgery- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta

Job ID:

9323 STOP•if you are currently employed at Piedmont Healthcare, please click the "Current Employee" button above to submit your application. Neurosurgery•Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant•

Piedmont Atlanta Responsibilities:

APP Neurosurgery Piedmont Atlanta Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Physician Assistant to join a very busy Neurosurgical practice on our Piedmont Atlanta campus. This position typically requires working two full clinic days, two surgery days and one administrative/pre-op day per week, in addition to call.

In this role you will:

Occasional assist in the OR as coverage is needed. Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patients medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail. Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care. Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications. Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery. Manage first call on a rotating basis, typically one 3 day weekend in 6 and 2-4 additional weeknight call shifts per month

Qualifications:

Piedmont Benefits:

Generous CME allowance Competitive compensation 401k with match Quality, Service and Reputation Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of Neurosurgical or surgical experience with a high degree of clinical judgment Minimum Qualifications Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and

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Company Name:

Piedmont Medical Care Corp Apply Now