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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.
Qualifications:
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