Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Southeast Medical Group • LaFayette, GA

12d

About The Position

The APP practices in a clinic as part of a collaborative team that may include Family Practice and/or Internal Medicine Physicians, RN Case Managers, and clinic staff. The team provides comprehensive, coordinated care. The APP primarily manages a patient population in the presence of, or in conjunction with, a primary care physician and/or specialist. Depending on the group’s needs, the APP may see patients in outpatient and/or inpatient settings; unless specified, most APP positions are outpatient. The APP extends the primary care physician’s services by 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 BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 2 years of primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care consistent with 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 on disease conditions, treatment, and expected outcomes to support patient education.
• Work as an integral member 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