Wellstar Health System · 2 days ago
Plastic Surgery PA - Augusta, GA
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. They are seeking a Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide patient-centered care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, including managing cosmetic and reconstructive patients and assisting in the operating room.
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Responsibilities
Practicing as a stand alone provider by managing weekly clinic
Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery
Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment in consultation with physician lead when necessary
Complete all preparatory steps for surgery including obtaining informed consent, working with clinic schedulers and RNs to schedule surgery with a pool of surgeons and provide preoperative education
Perform postoperative visits for select patients at the discretion of the operating surgeon
Perform ambulatory procedures for a variety of surgical diagnoses wound care, cosmetics and other excisional biopsies
First assist in the operating room
Assist in promoting activities and programs for the Plastics clinic at AU Health, and provide appropriate educational materials
Qualification
Required
Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of GA by the Georgia Board of Nursing
Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support(BLS)
Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work
Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program
Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensure to practice medicine through the GA Composite Medical Board
Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert
Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support(BLS)
Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work
Company
Wellstar Health System
The largest health system in Georgia.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice L. Saunders
President and CEO
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Beth Kost-Woodrow
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
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