Overview

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:

• Position is eligible for annual APP incentive plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1

Description

Our Emory Otolaryngology team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team.   This is a Monday - Friday position with 4 10hr day schedule in our generalist clinic. 2 years of Otolaryngology APP experience preferred. Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare