Neurosurgery/ Surgical OR - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Atlanta, GA, USA
Job Description
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Neurosurgery/ Surgical OR - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
· Occasional assist in the OR as coverage is needed.
· Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient's 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 National Board Certification
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