NP / PA, Thoracic Surgery, Emory University Hospital

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) position in Thoracic Surgery at Emory University Hospital is designed for experienced professionals to join a growing team within a supportive and rewarding environment. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, conducting evaluations, and assisting in various medical procedures under the supervision of a physician. The position is structured as a day shift with five 8-hour workdays per week, and it offers an incentive plan along with benefits such as student loan repayment and paid parental leave.

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).
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
• ACLS may be required in some areas.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Thoracic Surgery APP experience preferred.

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.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.

Benefits

• Incentive plan eligibility.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Paid parental leave benefit available to all qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed