Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision, performing general medical services in line with professional standards.

The PA conducts clinical assessments, assists with treatment plans, and triages emergency walk-ins to support timely and safe patient outcomes. The role requires a master's degree and a current Georgia PA license, with ongoing liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, valid Georgia Physician Assistant license.
• Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• Not be excluded from federally-funded health care programs.
• Maintain professional liability insurance as required by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under physician supervision following professional standards.
• Conduct clinical assessments and participate in treatment planning.
• Triages emergency walk-in patients and facilitates pre-operative clearance.
• Counsel patients and document care to support continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Triage

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift: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.

Position Requirements:

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration

Physician Assistant shall at all times during the term of this Agreement:

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.