Full-time Physician Assistant to join Carrollton Surgical Group

Tanner Health System • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completed Physician Assistant program in good standing or Master of Nursing with specialization in Nurse Practitioner
• 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
• Open to New graduates or candidates with related General Surgery experience
• Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events
• ACLS recommended
• 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

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• Prior experience in a like specialty

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees