What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP / PA Primary Care position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
Emory at Flat Shoals Primary Care is seeking a dynamic and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Primary Care team at our clinic in Decatur. Our Primary Care APP's focus on a true collaborative patient-provider partnership and make achieving patient health goals a top priority.
In this role the ideal APP candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of specific Primary Care experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Prior experience managing a patient panel and running independent clinic is required in this role.
Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:
- Position is eligible for annual APP incentive plan.
- Student Loan repayment benefit.
- Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
- Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1.
Description
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.
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.
- American Heart Association BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
