NP / PA Orthopedics - Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare has an opportunity for an experienced Internal Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Orthopedics Team.  

In this role, the ideal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) candidate will support pre-operative Orthopedic patients and will be an integral part of our Orthopedics APP team.  The position will be based at Emory Orthopedic & Spine Hospital and will provide pre-operative medical clearance in a clinic setting.  Ideal candidate will have prior Internal Medicine experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, however may consider a recent graduate with clinical rotation experience in Internal Medicine.  

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:

• Highly competitive salary structure.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual APP Incentive Plan.  
• Student Loan repayment benefit
• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
• Comprehensive benefits that start Day 1.  

Advanced Practice Providers assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients. 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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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. 
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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 issued by the American Heart Association and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

JOIN OUR ORTHOPEDIC APP 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 subspecialties.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.