Cardiology NP/PA: Advanced Patient Care & Diagnostics

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia invites a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical team. Under physician supervision, you will conduct examinations, develop care plans, order tests, and coordinate referrals to support patient care.

The role emphasizes education, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with health services committees; candidates should have Georgia licensing and be prepared for diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or equivalent, or certified as a Physician's Assistant by the NCCPA.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in high acuity clinical specialties; PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the patient's medical records.
• Under physician direction, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic/therapeutic procedures including cast application and wound care.
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; communicates anticipated effects of procedures to patient.
• Educates patient on health habits, follow-up assessments, at-home care, and medication use.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Georgia invites a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical team. Under physician supervision, you will conduct examinations, develop care plans, order tests, and coordinate referrals to support patient care.

The role emphasizes education, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with health services committees; candidates should have Georgia licensing and be prepared for diverse clinical settings.