Neurosurgery/ Surgical OR - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Physician Assistant to join a very busy Neurosurgical practice on our Piedmont Atlanta campus. This position typically requires working two full clinic days, two surgery days and one administrative/pre-op day per week, in addition to call.

In this role you will:

· Occasional assist in the OR as coverage is needed.

· Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient’s medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail.

· Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.

· Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.

· Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications.

· Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery.

· Manage first call on a rotating basis, typically one 3 day weekend in 6 and 2-4 additional weeknight call shifts per month

Piedmont Benefits:

·  Generous CME allowance

·  Competitive compensation

·  401k with match

·  Quality, Service and Reputation

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of Neurosurgical or surgical experience with a high degree of clinical judgment

Minimum Qualifications

Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification