APP, Cardiac Intensive Care- Day Shift

Northside Hospital Inc. • Lawrenceville, GA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing institution, expanding its quality and reach of care to patients and communities. The Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care setting. This role operates under the supervision and direction of a licensed Georgia physician and in accordance with an approved Board-authorized job description. The PA is responsible for performing patient assessments, establishing medical diagnoses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, implementing therapeutic interventions, and coordinating patient care as an integral part of the cardiovascular critical care team. Practice is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Physician Assistant Practice Act, institutional policies, and Medical Staff-approved privileges.

Requirements

• Master’s degree as a Physician’s Assistant from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school OR Masters Degree in Nursing
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Refer to the Medical Staff Guidelines for certifications and credentialing applicable to this position
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
• Must hold American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience with a medical practice setting where diagnosis, treatment and patient education were the main focus of the role

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care setting
• Perform patient assessments
• Establish medical diagnoses
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Implement therapeutic interventions
• Coordinate patient care as part of the cardiovascular critical care team
• Conduct practice in accordance with the Georgia Physician Assistant Practice Act, institutional policies, and Medical Staff-approved privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees