A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
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 the organization Assist with practice call as needed
Piedmont Benefits:
Generous CME allowance Competitive compensation 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 Georgia with National Certification Over 60 Years of Quality Healthcare in Newton County Piedmont Newton Hospital is a 97-bed, acute-care, community hospital in Covington, Georgia offering 24-hour emergency services, women's services and general medical/surgical services. Serving Newton County and surrounding communities for more than 60 years, Piedmont Newton Hospital offers high-quality, patient-centered care. As a not-for-profit organization, hospital earnings go directly back into maintaining and improving services and facilities, and to educational outreach.
