Physician Assistant

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) practices in a clinic as part of a collaborative team that may include Family Practice and/or Internal Medicine Physicians, RN Case Managers, and clinic staff. This team provides a comprehensive, coordinated model of care. The APP primarily manages the patient population either in the presence of, or in conjunction with, the primary care physician and/or specialist. The APP may see patients in either the outpatient and/or inpatient setting, depending on the group's needs. Performance will be tracked and reported using metrics related to the organization's strategic direction and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care consistent with licensure and/or certification.
• Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and other chronic medical conditions.
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions like infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic lab work, x-rays, and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications and other treatment modalities as needed.
• Counsel patients on disease conditions, treatment plans, and expected outcomes to ensure patient education.
• Work as an integral part of a comprehensive and collaborative team to provide quality, evidence-based care.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate credit from a PA/NP Program.
• Current licensure through the Georgia Board.
• Current prescriptive authority from the Georgia Board.