APP- Lead Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Behavioral Health Athens

MePA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services seeks an APP Lead Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Behavioral Health in Athens. The role leads clinical operations, oversees APPs and staff, and partners with leadership to drive quality metrics and patient engagement.

The position requires a Master's degree in Nursing or PA certification with Georgia licensure, ACLS and BCLS at hire, and prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required or
• PA program with current Georgia license required
• 1 year supervisory/lead experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical and administrative activities
• Lead providers and staff to achieve quality care and patient engagement metrics
• Support practice development and ongoing staff coaching

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Georgia PA license

Job description

APP- Lead Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Behavioral Health Athens

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