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Physician Assistant | Sleep Medicine - Outpatient | Newnan, GA
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What they do
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.
$117,988 / year median in Georgia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider
- Outpatient
- Newnan Piedmont Healthcare is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant to join the Piedmont Pulmonary and Sleep office in Newnan.
Key Responsibilities:
Ambulatory care responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Functions as an independent provider in a busy outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine office with MDs available to assist in evaluating complex patients as needed. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, writes progress notes, and develops appropriate treatment plans. Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures including Home Sleep Tests, In-lab Polysomnography, Chest X-rays, Chest CTs, and Pulmonary Function testing. Explain the necessity, nature, and results of the scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedure(s) to the patient. Reviews recent PAP usage with the patient via compliance reports and troubleshoots any barriers to nightly PAP use.Piedmont Benefits include:
Competitive compensation and benefits package CME allowanceQuality, Service, and Reputation Minimum Requirements:
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Graduate of a Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board A New Era for Healthcare in Newnan For years, Piedmont Newnan Hospital has been a cornerstone of wellness in Newnan, Georgia, providing high-quality, comprehensive healthcare. In 2012, Piedmont Newnan expanded to better meet the needs of Coweta County residents, opening a state-of-the-art 362,000 square-foot, 154-bed hospital. In 2016, Piedmont Newnan was awarded the Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.Key Facts:
Staffed by more than 1,000 employees and a medical staff of over 400 physicians Provides 24-hour emergency care, plus medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including:Cancer Care Ear, Nose, Throat Care Heart Care:
Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology Head, Neck or Thyroid Tumor Treatment Imaging Services Orthopaedic Care Sleep Services Surgical & Interventional Services Women's Services & Maternity Care Wound and Hyperbaric Care Piedmont Newnan also includes an advanced cancer center that offers complete therapy, disease management, prevention and wellness. The hospital is a shining testament to our commitment to our community- a symbol of our promise to provide complete, compassionate care.
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