Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

IHA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, treatment, and patient education to achieve expected outcomes across diverse age groups.

Responsibilities include triaging emergencies, pre-operative clearance assessment, and detailed documentation to ensure continuity of care. The position requires a Master’s degree in a PA program and an active Georgia license.

Qualifications

• Hold a current, valid and unlimited license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• Remain insurable and maintain professional liability coverage as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general medical services under physician supervision.
• Assess patients’ health status and care needs according to protocols.
• Triage emergency walk-in patients and assist with pre-operative clearance.
• Provide counseling and education to patients to improve care outcomes.
• Document care provided to support continuity of care and patient outcomes.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant program

Job description

Description:

Under the direction and review of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, conducts clinical assessment of the patients’ health care status and needs and provides patient care to facilitate expected patient outcomes. Triages emergency walk-in patients. Assesses patients for pre-operative clearance. Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care provided is appropriate for all patients. Performs other duties within job scope as requested.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Under the direction and review of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, conducts clinical assessment of the patients’ health care status and needs and provides patient care to facilitate expected patient outcomes. Triages emergency walk-in patients. Assesses patients for pre-operative clearance. Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. Care provided is appropriate for all patients. Performs other duties within job scope as requested.

Position Requirements

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Hold a current, valid and unlimited license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia; Be competently and adequately trained to provide services Not be, and at no time has been, excluded from participation in any federally-funded health care program, including, without limitation, Medicare or Medicaid
• Remain insurable for and maintain the professional liability insurance required under this Agreement, at rates reasonably equivalent to those available with respect to other Physician Assistant employees of Hospital (or otherwise as reasonably determined by Hospital), allowing for normal rate differentials among specialties.

B. Education

• Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.