Neurosurgery- Surgical OR PRN - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Overview:

APP Neurosurgery – Piedmont Augusta Hospital- PRN

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for an experienced advanced practice provider to join a very busy Neurosurgical practice in Augusta, GA. This position typically requires availability for a minimum of 1 weekend per month and up to 4 additional weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with hospital rounds, and surgical support.
• Provide support for after hours call.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient’s medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail.
• Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.
• Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise.
• Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications.
• Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of Neurosurgical experience with a high degree of clinical judgment

Minimum Qualifications Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation