Full-time APP to join Carrollton Surgical Group

Job Description

Job Summary

This is a full time APP position that will provide patient services through the performance of patient evaluation, assessment and treatment in the medical office and hospital setting. This position will allow the APP to round on and consult with new & existing patients in the hospital, provide first assist duties during surgical procedures and treat new & existing patients in the clinic setting. The APP works closely with the clinic staff, hospital departments and community agencies.

Group performs robotic cases in Carrollton (daVinci 5) and Villa Rica (daVinci Xi). When working weekend shifts there will be one surgeon and one APP on service.

Key Responsibilities

• Treat post op patients including minor issues and education on procedures
• Acute care service evaluation and treatment
• Care of trauma and general surgery patients throughout the continuum of care
• Opportunity to assist in the OR, including first-assist
• Respond to Trauma 1 activations in the ED and assist in the resuscitation and stabilization of patient
• In-house call coverage while working; taking new consults
• Procedures required include: chest tube insertion/removal, central lines, arterial line placement, wound closure, skin biopsies, incision and debridement, assist in surgery
  
  

Position Requirements

• work with an existing team of 7 surgeons and 3 APP’s
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; no weekend or night call requirements Will work 1:4 weekend inpatient rounding; 2 days off during week when covering weekend
• Position will be a mix of inpatient responsibilities, assist in OR and see patients in the clinic.
• Will be based primarily in Carrollton and Villa Rica, GA
• Tanner utilizes EPIC EMR systemwide with access to Abridge AI medical scribe assistant
  
  

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Completed Physician Assistant program in good standing or Master of Nursing with specialization in Nurse Practitioner
  
  

Certification/License

• Currently hold or be able to obtain a Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner
  
  

Experience

• Open to New graduates or candidates with related General Surgery experience
  
  

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events.
• ACLS recommended.
• Additional certification will be required for some specialties (i.e. ACLS, PALS)
• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program.
• Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians
• Must maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Must meet credentialing criteria.
• Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital and/or other physician.
• Must possess the sense or discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
• Prior experience in a like specialty preferred.