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LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
21 days ago
Overview:
Belong. Connect. Thrive.
Emory Healthcare is looking for an APP to join our Endocrinology team.
This role is open to a PA or an NP with prior experience or interest in Endocrinology. Experience with conditions related to diabetes, thyroid, weight management, or hormone management is highly desired.
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:
Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
Wellness incentives.
Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1.
Description:
Ideal candidate will have direct experience or strong interest in addressing endocrinology issues.
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
Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services
Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
Attends educational in-services as appropriate
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations
Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
Actively participates on organizational health services committees
Performs related responsibilities as required
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
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
JOIN OUR ENDOCRINOLOGY TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different
Additional Details:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at
careers@emoryhealthcare.org
. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.