Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Augusta, GA Area

Center for Primary Care :

At the Center for Primary Care our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the families we serve by providing compassionate and high-quality care in a joyful setting. This mission is carried out at each of our 9 practices by our providers, healthcare professionals, and corporate support team.

For over 30 years the Center for Primary Care has been providing exceptional healthcare to our community. As our provider base expands, we are looking for Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants who will provide excellence in the delivery of patient care and foster healthy relationships.

Great Place to Work :

The Center for Primary Care is a Great Place to Work certified organization. Our certification is awarded based on direct employee feedback related to their individual work experiences. We are dedicated to hard work and continuous improvement needed to strengthen our joyful workplace culture.

General Summary :

This job opportunity is in our Augusta, GA (South) office. The position is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Within the physician–advance practice provider (NP / PA) relationship, advanced practice providers exercise autonomy in medical decisions to make and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with acute and chronic conditions to restore their optimal health.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting within patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Benefits for you and your family :

Coverage that cares for body, mind, and spirit

Comprehensive benefits including no charge medical visits at Center for Primary Care locations

Retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing

Paid Time Off programs

Mental Health Support

Education and Experience Required :

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited nurse practitioner / physician assistant program.

Three years of experience as a Family Medicine NP / PA, preferred.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Current unencumbered (GA) license to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) required.

Current AANP, ANCC (NP) or NCCPA (PA) certification.

Compensation :

Competitive base salary plus bonus potential.

Location : Augusta, GA (South)

Schedule : Full-time

Center for Primary Care is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.