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Job description
Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant for a Clinical Breast Surgery position near Atlanta, GA! NO FIRST ASSSITING in the OR!
Work for a prestigious Cancer Program specializing in Breast Surgery. Excellent Quality of life schedule! Shifts: Monday - Friday, No Weekends Hours: 8am - 5:00pm, No Nights and No on Call
The Advanced Practice Provider will perform under the supervision of a Breast Surgical Oncologist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with or at risk for breast cancer. This role encompasses clinical evaluation, perioperative management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
The Advanced Practice Provider is a provider working under the supervision of a physician. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assists the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including daily inpatient rounds, outpatient follow-up visits, consults, writing orders, and procedural support.
Collaborate with breast surgeon to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, as well as assist with procedures which may include first assisting. Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of the supervising surgeon or attending physician
Orders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, and therapeutic diets as necessary
Assess patient perioperatively, customize perioperative and discharge plans.
Sees patients in the office for cancer surveillance.
Obtains and records detailed and accurate medical histories
Acts as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physician
Facilitates referral of patients to health facilities, agencies and community resources
Completes written documentation in line with policy
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information
Participates in clinical trial enrollment and community service events
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Required Experience
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Georgia RN license and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
Minimum 3 years of APP experience in Oncology Surgery experience
Preferred 2 years experience in breast surgery with appropriate procedural competencies: punch biopsies and ultrasound utilization
DEA within 2 months of hire
ACLS
BLS
ONS certification, preferred
AOCNP, preferred
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:
401(k) Savings & Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Spending & Voluntary benefits
Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs
529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services
Our Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year!
Worksite address
newnan, GA, 30265, US
Who can apply
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