NP or PA - Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI)

Overview

The Emory Reproductive Clinic, located on the 18th floor of Emory University Midtown's Medical Office Tower currently has an exciting opportunity for a full-time REI/Infertility Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Prior REI/Infertility experience is highly desired.

Join a team of 8 board certified reproductive endocrinologists, 3 fellows and a robust nursing staff to help provide infertility care to the greater Atlanta area. Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) consistently achieves success rates significantly higher than the national average. We have also exceeded the national average for women under 35 to achieve a successful pregnancy ten years in a row, according to an annual report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With a commitment to evidence-based practice, you'll have a half-day dedicated to didactic studies each week, with the opportunity to participate in grand rounds. Our state-of-the-art facility just recently went through an expansion of our IVF lab, giving us the opportunity to complete even more IVF cycles. 

Description

The Emory Reproductive Clinic is seeking an experienced NP or PA for a critical role as an REI/Infertility APP. 

• Prior REI and Infertility experience as an NP or PA is highly desired for this position. 
• Ultrasound experience is strongly preferred.

Some of the duties of this role will include:

• Saline infusion sonograms and endometrial biopsies
• Ultrasounds
• Seeing urgent add-on patients for problems such as pain, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome and first trimester bleeding
• Counsel and manage cancer patients for fertility preservation
• Consults with pregnant infertility patients for the first OB visits

This position will be clinic based, Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm, with no nights or on-call at this time. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
• In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations. Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans.
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
• Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting.
• Actively participates on organizational health services committees.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.