Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery requests to hire an APP to provide the upmost patient centered care in an ambulatory and inpatient setting with a multi-specialty group of plastic surgeons. This will include, but not limited to, ambulatory management of cosmetic and reconstructive patients, first assist in the operating room, and inpatient responsibilities to include rounding on all plastic and reconstructive patients.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Practicing as a stand alone provider by managing weekly clinic
- Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery
- Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment in consultation with physician lead when necessary
- Complete all preparatory steps for surgery including obtaining informed consent, working with clinic schedulers and RNs to schedule surgery with a pool of surgeons and provide preoperative education
- Perform postoperative visits for select patients at the discretion of the operating surgeon
- Perform ambulatory procedures for a variety of surgical diagnoses wound care, cosmetics and other excisional biopsies
- First assist in the operating room
- Assist in promoting activities and programs for the Plastics clinic at AU Health, and provide appropriate educational materials
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of GA by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required
- Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work
- Physician's Assistant - Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program
- Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensure to practice medicine through the GA Composite Medical Board
- Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.