Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology

Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology

OPPORTUNITY CRITERIA

PROFESSION Physician Assistant

SPECIALTY

Oncology

LOAN REPAYMENT

Not Specified

SALARY RANGE

Not Specified

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time

BONUSES OFFERED

None

INPATIENT & OUTPATIENT MEDICAL ONCOLOGY - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Practice at Piedmont Newton. This is a Monday-Friday position with inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

In this role you will:

Evaluate follow up patients in the ambulatory clinic and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care Write progress notes; prepare patient summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings Conduct consultations and round on oncology patients in the hospital Assist with service development by participating in meetings when needed and working collaboratively with leadership Must be willing to assist with rooming patients and/or triaging calls when necessary Champion hospital-based services Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to theanization Assist with practice call as needed

Piedmont Benefits:

Generous CME allowance Competitivepensation 401k with match

EPIC Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 1-2 years of oncology experience with a high degree of clinical judgment Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Gia with National Certification

OVER 60 YEARS OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN NEWTON COUNTY

Piedmont Newton Hospital is a 97-bed, acute-care,munity hospital in Covington, Gia offering 24-hour emergency services, women's services and general medical/surgical services. Serving Newton County and surroundingmunities for more than 60 years, Piedmont Newton Hospital offers high-quality, patient-centered care. As a not-for-profitanization, hospital earnings go directly back into maintaining and improving services and facilities, and to educational outreach.

Key Facts:

Located in Newton County, Gia Staffed by over 600 employees and a medical staff of over 250 physicians Provides 24-hour emergency services plus all major medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including: Cardiac Services Diagnostic Imaging Services Heart & Lung Care Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation Women's Services 6-bed Special Care Nursery Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sleep Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center Ostomy Management Diabetes Management Outpatient Services Surgical Services Rehabilitation Services As a Certified Quality Breast Center, Piedmont Newton Hospital is on the leading edge with a Nurse Navigation Program.

ABOUT PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE

It's Time to Get Better For more than a century, Piedmont Healthcare has been a recognized leader in delivering expert care. Last year, Piedmont served nearly two million patients - performing over 44,000 surgeries, delivering 8,000 babies, providing 471,695 outpatient encounters,pleting 235an transplants and handling nearly 250,000 emergency room visits. For most, that would be a great track record. For us, it's a good start. At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better. Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level ofpassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare. Of course, the power of technology will never replace the power of a personal touch. That's why at Piedmont, we build long-term patient relationships and strong connections within ourmunities. What started as a single hospital a century ago has grown into an integrated healthcare system of 11 hospitals and close to 100 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Gia. Piedmont's purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and iterns our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors andmunities - making a positive difference is not just what we do, it's who we are. Our team ismitted to amon set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for a wedding gift, antiques, hardware items, florist, ladies or children's apparel, toys, or just a special item for yourself, they can all be found downtown. Tourists enjoy using the "On Location" brochure to find downtown filming sites used in the TV shows "The Vampire Diaries", "The es of Hazzard" and "In the Heat of the Night." Over 60 feature films have used Covington/Newton County as their backdrop, and these sites can also be found in the brochure. No matter what your taste in food, it can be satisfied downtown. You can choose from several deli establishments, Italian cuisine to Louisiana fare all within walking distance of the downtown square. Visitors continue to be drawn to the downtown area of Covington. The small-town, friendly atmosp is refreshing and weing to everyone.