Physician Assistant- Columbus

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider to join the surgical service line team working at our Piedmont Columbus campus. This role involves variable shifts, with 14 shifts required per month, including a mix of AM/PM shifts. The provider will apply specialized skills and knowledge related to the care of patients in the CVOR, ICU, CCU, CVICU, and provide Trauma support in the ED. Responsibilities include performing first OR assist duties (optional), rounding on patients in the hospital, assisting in the management of post-operative and critically ill patients, and evaluating post-operative patients in the office setting. The role also includes assisting and/or running a clinic two to three afternoons a week, focusing solely on post-operative and hospital follow-up care. The position contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.

Requirements

Masters, Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certification

Responsibilities

Perform first OR assist duties (optional).
Rounding on patients in the hospital.
Assist in management of post-operative and critically ill patients in the hospital.
Evaluate post-operative patients in the office setting.
Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to the care of patients in the CVOR, ICU, CCU, CVICU, and provide Trauma support in the ED
Assist and or run clinic two-three afternoons a week. Patients will consist of post-op and hospital follow up care only.
Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.