Join our established Neurosurgery practice in Athens, GA Neurosurgery Surgical OR- Nurse Practitioner with First Assist/Physician Assistant Piedmont Athens Hospital Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider to join an established Neurosurgery practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital in Athens, GA. The ideal candidate will be highly interested in Neurosurgery and focused on providing elite care to Piedmont's patients

Position Highlights:

Full-time, 5 days a week Rotations with partnered APP's for weeknight and weekend call In this role you will: Assist in the OR, hospital rounds, and clinic as needed for pre-op/post-op/and ED follow ups. Enter pre-op and post-op orders Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient's medical record in ambulatory practice and hospital setting. 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 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. Holiday call rotation.

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 National Board Certification Who We Are Piedmont Athens Regional is one of northeast Georgia's largest not-for-profit hospitals. The 427-bed, acute care hospital joined the Piedmont family in 2016 and features a regional Level II trauma center and Level III neonatal ICU. Founded by physicians in 1919, the hospital has garnered national acclaim in patient experience, comprehensive cardiac care including open heart and thoracic surgery, orthopedics, neurosciences, minimally invasive surgeries, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, oncology and gastroenterology. Today, Piedmont Athens Regional is committed to providing accessible healthcare by making seamless connections between patients and providers. To support our commitment, in 2022, Piedmont Athens opened a $194 million patient tower with state-of-the-art technology to deliver convenient care to patients from across the region. Piedmont Athens Regional is proud to be the official healthcare provider for the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The hospital also serves as an educational training site for hundreds of medical students from the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership.

Key Hospital Facts:

Located in Athens-Clarke County while serving the following counties: Athens-Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Madison, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Morgan, Greene, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Banks, Stephens and Habersham More than 3,300 employees including physicians and healthcare professionals Major Services Emergency Services Heart Care Home Health Imaging Services Laboratory Services Maternity Care Neurosciences Oncology Orthopedic/Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Pediatrics Care Surgical Specialities Wound Care & Hyperbaric services Awards and Recognition

• Piedmont Athens Regional CEO Michael Burnett presented the Distinguished American Award, N al Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, 2022
• Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor Roll, Stroke, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2022
• Best Maternity Hospital 2022, Newsweek
• LifeLink Platinum Award, LifeLink Workplace Partnership for Life, 2021
• Named a Top Large Hospital in Georgia, Georgia Trend, 2021
• Gold Plus with

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Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target:

Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Get With the Guidelines® Target Stroke, American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, 2022.

• Heart Failure, Gold Plus, Get With the Guidelines® Heart Failure, American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, 2022. Received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award, one of only 30 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor, 2020
• Ranked No.

4 in Georgia in a World's Best Hospitals list for 2020, Newsweek, 2020 About Piedmont Healthcare It's Time to Get Better Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch. 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 of compassionate 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. Piedmont 's purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs 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 and communities - making a positive difference is not just what we do, it's who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first. About the Community Home to the University of Georgia, Athens is as much a city of knowledge as its Greek counterpart. Located 78 miles east of Atlanta, Athens has a rich culture and thriving music scene, which ranked the city on our Top 10 Best Music Scenes list. This college town also has year-round recreation activities, restaurants and more than 65 downtown shops, which help support the local small-business economy. Today's Athens is full of creative energy, as evidenced by the city's world-renowned music scene, nightlife, art scene and festivals. With a year-round mild climate, beautiful natural countryside and a focus on healthy living, folks in Athens just naturally seem to love being active. Facility & Address Piedmont Athens Regional 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 30606 ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Keyboard shortcuts Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 20 km Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error

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