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

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.

• →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.  

Requirements

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