Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Aura Health; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The role spans ambulatory and inpatient settings, involving patient-centered care, preoperative education, and wound care.

You will assist in the operating room as a first assistant, manage clinics, review histories, coordinate scheduling, and contribute to educational programs. Candidates must hold NCCPA or ANCC certification, GA license, and BLS; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or accredited PA program.
• Certification by ANCC or NCCPA, respectively.
• State licensure in GA and full credentialing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly clinics and examine patients to diagnose surgical needs.
• Review medical histories and plan treatments with physicians.
• Prepare for surgery, obtain informed consent, and coordinate scheduling and preoperative education.
• Perform postoperative visits and ambulatory procedures, including wound care and biopsies.
• Assist in the operating room as a first assistant.
• Support educational activities and promote clinic programs.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

BLS

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves providing patient-centered care within the Department of Surgery's Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The APP will manage cosmetic and reconstructive patients, assist in surgeries, and conduct inpatient rounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly clinics and examine patients to diagnose surgical needs
• Review medical histories and plan treatments in collaboration with physicians
• Prepare for surgery, obtain informed consent, and coordinate scheduling and preoperative education
• Perform postoperative visits and ambulatory procedures, including wound care and biopsies
• Assist in the operating room as a first assistant
• Support educational activities and promote clinic programs

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification by ANCC or NCCPA, respectively
• State licensure in GA and full credentialing
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills