Memory Care Advance Practice Provider
About The Position
Emory Healthcare is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Integrated Memory Care team. Integrated Memory Care is a nationally-recognized primary care clinic for people living with dementia. The IMC is seeking a nurse practitioner who can work effectively in a high-functioning, interdisciplinary team. The APP will conduct new and established primary care visits, cognitive assessment and care planning visits, annual wellness visits, and more. Prior experience working with older adults or people living with dementia is preferred. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with older adults or people living with dementia is preferred.
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience providing dementia sensitive primary care.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
- Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
- Wellness incentives.
- Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
