Pulmonology NP / PA

Emory Healthcare • Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

Emory Healthcare is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pulmonary team at Emory Decatur Hospital. In this role the ideal APP will be an experienced PA or ACNP with background Pulmonology treating asthma, lung disorders, COPD, and respiratory failure. Experience with bedside procedures is a plus. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team include a highly competitive compensation package, eligibility for an annual APP incentive plan, student loan reimbursement benefit, paid parental leave benefit available to all qualified employees, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1.

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.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• AHA BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bedside procedures.

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.
• Annual APP incentive plan eligibility.
• Student loan reimbursement benefit.
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits starting Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees