Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Float

SPCP/Southeast Medical Group • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

This is a full-time regional APP float opportunity covering Alpharetta, Cumming, and John's Creek. The APP practices as part of a collaborative team that may include Family Practice and/or Internal Medicine physicians, RN case managers, and clinic staff, providing comprehensive, coordinated care. The APP manages patients in the presence of or in conjunction with a primary care physician and/or specialist, and may see patients in outpatient and/or inpatient settings depending on the group's needs. Unless specified, most APP positions are outpatient. The APP acts as an extension of the primary care physician, providing acute and chronic care. Performance is tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the organization's strategic direction and operational needs.

Requirements

• Graduate credit for a PA/NP program.
• Current licensure through the Georgia Board.
• Current prescriptive authority from the Georgia Board.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care consistent with the APP's licensure and/or certification.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, minor injuries, infections, and exacerbations of chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic lab work, X-rays, and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications and other treatment modalities as needed.
• Counsel patients about disease conditions, treatment, and expected outcomes.
• Work as an integral part of a comprehensive, collaborative team to provide quality, evidence-based care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed