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Emory Healthcare

Job Adv Prac Prov NP / PA

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30301

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Geriatric Primary Care Team Opportunity

Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose. Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Geriatric Primary Care team at Budd Terrace and A.G. Rhodes, skilled nursing and long term care centers. Our on-site geriatric medical management team includes Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants focused on meeting the needs of a geriatric patient population. Ideal candidate will have prior experience working as an NP or PA in geriatric medicine or a skilled nursing center. Our APP's round on admitted patients in sub-acute and long term care settings. Position will be Monday through Friday with no call requirements. Our Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team: Highly competitive compensation package. Position is eligible for annual APP incentive plan. Primary Care APP's are eligible to participate in additional productivity bonus. Student Loan repayment benefit. Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees. Wellness incentives. Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1. Job 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. 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.