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Vascular Surgery with OR Experience | Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Piedmont Augusta Overview: Advanced Practice Provider - Vascular Surgery - Piedmont Augusta Piedmont Heart Institute is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join the team at our Piedmont Augusta Hospital. This position will support the In-patient Vascular Service and includes both inpatient rounding and first assisting in the OR. Some occasional crossover may be required in the clinic setting. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading cardiology programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians. Piedmont Heart Institute provides the full line of cardiovascular services with dedicated electrophysiology, transplant, advanced heart failure, critical care, interventional, surgical and research services. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Ambulatory care responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a. Assesses patient and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribes necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. b. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, writes progress notes, prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings, obtains psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients. c. Orders and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedure(s) to the patient, patient's family, and staff. d. Monitors progress of patients, reports progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patient's progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. e. This autonomous Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for Vascular inpatient, as well as Clinic coverage, and will assist in the OR as needed. Piedmont Benefits include: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package Well-designed training program offered CME allowance Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: PA: Graduate of a Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board or NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing Preferred Requirements: Strongly prefer candidates with previous vascular, cardiovascular or general surgery experience. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Primary Care- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Fairburn Overview: Advanced Practice Practitioner - Primary Care Outpatient Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at our Outpatient Practice. The position is full time, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities: In this role you will: · Provide medical services to individuals, families and/or groups. · Emphasize health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. · Augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients. · Collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services. · The APP will work collaboratively with multiple IM providers in the care of the PCPs patient panel. Piedmont benefits: · Competitive Compensation · Enhanced Packages · Comprehensive Benefits · EPIC · Quality, Service, and Reputation · Patient Center Medical Home Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years' experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Masters, Bachelor's 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 Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Inpatient Surg NonOR Nights (Transplant)- Part-time- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Overview: APP- Inpatient Surg Non-OR Nights (Transplant, Part-Time) Piedmont Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled physician assistant or nurse practitioner to help with inpatient overnight coverage for liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients and patients with hepatobiliary disorders. As one of the top abdominal transplant programs in the country, the Piedmont Transplant Institute is a leader in the Southeast in patient outcomes, transplant volumes, and community outreach: performing over 300 kidney transplants and 200 liver transplants in the most recent fiscal year. Responsibilities: Opportunity to be part of a large collaborative team of inpatient APP's that work closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists and hepatologists. We offer an in-depth onboarding process including training on days for 1 month then rotating to night training for an additional 2-3 months. 12- hour shifts, total of 3 shifts every 2 weeks, include shared weekend and holiday coverage. Nights. No OR. Piedmont Benefits: Competitive hourly rates EPIC Quality, Service and Reputation Work as a member of a highly integrated, collegial team Competitive Benefits Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 2 years or more of experience as a PA or NP, however new graduates will be considered Minimum Education Required: PA: Graduate of a Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board -OR- NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Wound Care- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Rockdale Overview: APP- Wound Care Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs evaluations for new patients, sees follow up visits for additional treatment and procedures as planned. Oversees patient care by clinicians within the OP clinic for day to day patient needs. 2. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Reviews normal and abnormal diagnostic tests and takes appropriate action according to the individual's scope of practice. Participates in research by serving as a Primary Investigator or Sub Investigator in clinical trials and registries. 3. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the date in the patient's record; writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psycho social history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients. 4. Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explains necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Obtains written patient consents and communicates with experts and communicates with experts as needed. 5. Carries out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitors progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patient's progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. Frequently performs treatments/ procedures: - Supervises daily (M-F) hyperbaric medicine treatments - Excisional, Sharp, ultrasonic, enzymatic and chemical debridement - Wound cultures - Punch/ Tangential/ Excisional biopsies - Suture/ staple removal - Total contact casting application and removal - Offloading techniques - Topical and local anesthesia - Pulsatile lavage - Application of negative pressure - Application of bioengineered tissues - Gastric and ostomy lavage - Remove/ replace g-tubes 6. Makes diagnoses and formulates a treatment plan for patients. Performs patient education on their disease state, as well as healthy living recommendations, behavior management, and need for additional medical care with primary care physician. Will perform follow up exams after procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc. Collaborates for post-surgical care with specialty surgeons as needed (transplant, colorectal surgery, CV etc). 7. Coordinates orders for home health care, durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, dressings) 8. Conducts pre-surgical teaching/ marking for ostomy patients. 9. Provides clinical expertise and serves as a resource for office clinical staff in physician's absence. Trains and teaches other healthcare providers in the specialty of wound care. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Proficiency in working as a member of a team. - Proficiency in communicating effectively both in writing and verbally. - Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the extenders. - Ability to lead a team maintaining professional demeanor - Ability to build effective relationships within and outside PHC. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, WHNP). Updated NCCPA for PA's required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: CPR/ACLS required. - ACLS required within 6 months of hyperbaric medicine training Completes hyperbaric medicine training within 6 months of hire Wound care certification preferred within 2 years of hire (CWON, CWS) Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
3001461| CVICU | Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner | Full-Time | Nights | Macon, GA Responsibilities: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Critical Care - Piedmont Heart Institute PHI's critical care extenders provide 24-hour, on-site coverage to some of the highest acuity patients in the nation, treating and managing patients with coronary artery disease, advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, high risk percutaneous coronary interventions, arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, percutaneous valve interventions, temporary mechanical circulatory support including ECMO, and cardiothoracic surgery including transplant and ventricular-assist device implantation. Key Responsibilities of Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners on the Cardiac Critical Care Service include: Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status Within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and intra-aortic balloon pump catheters. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols. Assists with ECPR and ECMO cannulations. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. About Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) PHI is the first integrated cardiovascular healthcare delivery program affiliated with a community health system in greater Atlanta, and is headquartered on the campus of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, a 643-bed quaternary care facility offering all major medical, surgical and diagnostic services. Piedmont Heart serves the community at Piedmont Healthcare's 11 hospitals as well as 25 outpatient locations throughout Georgia, combining over 100 affiliated cardiovascular specialists to propel new programs and excellence in cardiovascular research and education, disease prevention, arrhythmias, coronary and vascular intervention, stroke, cardiac imaging, and cardiothoracic surgery. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Masters, Bachelor's 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 Experience: ICU/Critical Care experience preferred Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Cardiac Inpatient Medical ACS Night - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Rockdale Overview: Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiac Inpatient Medical Nights - Piedmont Rockdale Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the team at our clinic location at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital located in Conyers, GA. This is a full-time position working nights with weekends. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading cardiology programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians. Piedmont Heart Institute provides the full line of cardiovascular services with dedicated electrophysiology, transplant, advanced heart failure, critical care, interventional, surgical and research services. Responsibilities: In this position you will : Assist in the evaluation and treatment of Cardiology patients in an inpatient setting Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record Write progress notes, consults, admissions, and discharge summaries Prepare patient workups Order and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients as direct patient care services are delivered Work alongside Physicians and other Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative team. Piedmont Benefits include: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package CME allowance Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and Master's degree in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Licenses and Certifications: ACLS Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA's. Upon Hire Required or ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required Minimum Qualifications: Masters or 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. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Cardiac Inpatient Acute Care Services - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Newton Overview: Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Services - Piedmont Newton Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Acute Care Services team at our clinic location at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Conyers, GA. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading cardiology programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians. Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) provides the full line of cardiovascular services with dedicated electrophysiology, transplant, advanced heart failure, critical care, interventional, surgical and research services. Responsibilities: In this position you will : Assist in the evaluation and treatment of Cardiology patients in an inpatient setting Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record Write progress notes, consults, admissions, and discharge summaries Prepare patient workups Order and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients as direct patient care services are delivered. Work alongside Physicians and other Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative team. Rotate coverage on weekends and holidays as required Piedmont Benefits include: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package CME allowance Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Masters or Bachelor's 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. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
1895396 | Pulmonary Critical Care Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Macon Responsibilities: JOB PURPOSE: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU, CCU and CVICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, including obtaining arterial, venous, and capillary blood samples, urine samples, sputum samples and cultures; performing cardiac output measurements, other hemodynamic measurements and EKG's; assisting with the performance of radiographic studies; assisting physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; etc. 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and external cardiac massage; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, changing, positioning and repositioning endotracheal tubes; administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols; and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 6. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extra glottic devices. 7. Interfaces patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions. 8. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 9. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. 10. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 11. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events. 12. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 13. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. 14. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 15. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision and values of the organization. - Ability to function independently and as a team member. - Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members. - Demonstrated high level of critical thinking. - Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. - Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patients care. - Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. ADDENDUM Medical/Surgical Critical Care: ? Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extra glottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications ? Complete a Difficult Airway Course within one year of hire. ? ACLS certification ? Interpret Abgs, CXRs, ultrasounds and CT of chest. ? Perform daily rounds. ? New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST. ? Attends multidisciplinary rounds. ? Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee. ? Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence. ? Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds. ? Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment and plan for each patient. ? Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs and care coordinators. ? Maintain CME hours and state license /nations recertification. ? Participate in the education of new hires ? Check emails on a regular basis and respond promptly when needed. ? Attends 4 in person staff meetings per year ? Maintains procedural skills with Additional Duties form on file with the state. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing, OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP). Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Ukpong Cardiology Assess patients, develop care plans, prescribe medications, and manage overall patient health. Document within the EMR.
Cardiac Inpatient Medical ACS WEO - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Fayette Overview: Cardiac Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Services - Weekends - Piedmont Fayette Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Acute Care Services team at Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital located in Fayetteville GA. This is a full-time weekend position. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading cardiology programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians. Piedmont Heart Institute provides the full line of cardiovascular services with dedicated electrophysiology, transplant, advanced heart failure, critical care, interventional, surgical and research services. Responsibilities: In this position you will : Assist in the evaluation and treatment of Cardiology patients in an inpatient setting Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record Write progress notes, consults, admissions, and discharge summaries Prepare patient workups Order and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients as direct patient care services are delivered. Work alongside Physicians and other Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative team. Piedmont Benefits include: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package CME allowance 401k match Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications: Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and Master's degree in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Licenses and Certifications: ACLS Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA's. Upon Hire Required or ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians