APP- Lead Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Behavioral Health Athens

Piedmont-Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services is seeking an APP Lead-Retail to oversee clinic operations, coach providers, and drive patient engagement in a high-performance environment.

The role requires leadership experience, a Georgia APRN license with MSN or an active PA license under GA Board, and ability to supervise staff across outpatient and inpatient settings. In this position you will partner with clinical teams to ensure quality care and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized nursing program with a current Georgia APRN license and MSN.
• Or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with Georgia licensure (GA State Composite Board).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day APP clinic and inpatient activities, ensuring quality care and patient engagement metrics.
• Provide leadership development, coaching, and performance management for providers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

PA license (Georgia) with NCCPA

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the overall operations in the clinic(s) with the priorities of developing and coaching providers and support staff for career growth and high performance, supervising colleagues to ensure quality care and patient engagement metrics are achieved, and driving financial results and profitability. Focuses on assessing educational/training needs and practice development while committing to work in the clinics regularly as a staff Provider. The APP Lead-Retail is an experienced clinical leader with exceptional communication and management skills who is committed to the highest level of patient care and business success.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties and clinical activities of the APP's in a variety of settings to include but not limited to the outpatient clinic and inpatient setting.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing, Required or
• Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. Required

Work Experience

• 1 year previous supervisory or lead experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA’s. Upon Hire Required or
• ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, and WHNP) in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services