ACNP/PA - Emergency Medicine - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System invites applications for a full-time NP/PA in the Emergency Medicine Department based in Augusta, GA. The role involves direct patient care in the emergency department, initial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and stabilization of acutely ill or injured patients.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely, quality care. The APP will interpret diagnostic tests, formulate differential diagnoses, and initiate appropriate treatment plans for

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in emergency department including initial assessment and stabilization.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure timely, appropriate care delivery.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans for wide range of emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair and wound care.
• Administer medications including IVs, pain management, and emergency meds.
• Communicate clearly with attending physicians, nurses, and staff; ensure discharge planning.
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Education

NP/PA license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Wellstar Medical Group has a full-time NP/PA opening with our Emergency Medicine Department, based in Augusta, GA and will work with our critical care team at Wellstar Hospital only. Full-time is 17 shifts monthly. The daily schedule will vary Sun-Sat including holidays. Shifts rotate between 7a-4p, 8a-5p and 4p-1a daily. The APP is expected to be available to work all days of the week and varying shift schedules.

The Emergency Department APP provides direct patient care in the emergency room including initial patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and stabilization of acutely ill or injured patients, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure timely and appropriate care delivery. Interpret diagnostic tests, formulate differential diagnoses, and initiate appropriate treatment plans for a wide range of medical emergencies like trauma, cardiac events, and respiratory distress. Perform minor surgical procedures like laceration repair, wound care, and administer medications including IVs, pain management, and emergency medications. Effectively communicate with attending physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care. Provide clear instructions to patients regarding follow-up care and discharge planning, addressing any concerns or questions.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.