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 role may involve outpatient and/or inpatient settings, depending on the group's needs, though most positions are outpatient. The APP acts as an extension of the primary care physician to deliver both chronic and acute care.

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 issues 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, ensuring they understand their disease process, treatment, and expected outcomes.
• 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.