Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics After Hours - Part-Time - Marietta, GA

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

EPIC EMR experience desired

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatrics After Hours team in Georgia. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries during evenings, weekends, and holidays, collaborating with pediatricians and staff to ensure timely access to care.

The ideal candidate will hold an NP or PA credential, current Georgia licensure or eligibility, and relevant

Qualifications

• Must hold NP or PA credential with applicable state licensure.
• Board certification in pediatrics (PNP/FNP) or PA certification.
• DEA registration and BLS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent medical concerns.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per state regulations and policies.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals to emergency departments, specialists, or hospital services when needed.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Engage in quality improvement and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Clinical collaboration

Evidence-based practice

EMR proficiency

Communication

Time management

Education

Nurse Practitioner Master’s/Doctoral in Nursing or PA degree

Georgia APRN license or eligibility

Pediatric certification (PNP/FNP) or PA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatrics After Hours team. This position provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care to pediatric patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries during evenings, weekends, and holiday hours. The APP will collaborate with pediatricians, clinical staff, and operational leaders to ensure timely access to care while delivering an exceptional patient and family experience.

Position Highlights

• After‑hours pediatric care setting
• Collaborative team of board‑certified pediatricians and advanced practice providers
• Evaluate and treat acute pediatric illnesses and minor injuries
• Utilize evidence‑based medicine and clinical protocols
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent medical concerns.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and manage appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, follow‑up care, and preventive health measures.
• Identify patients requiring escalation of care and coordinate referrals to emergency departments, specialists, or hospital services when appropriate.
• Document encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Support a positive patient experience through compassionate, family‑centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Georgia APRN licensure or eligibility.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or other applicable certification.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility.
• Current BLS and PALS certification.
• Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Georgia Physician Assistant license or eligibility.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility.
• Current BLS and PALS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years of pediatric, pediatric urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care experience.
• Experience managing pediatric acute care conditions independently.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.

Key Competencies

• Clinical decision‑making and critical thinking
• Pediatric assessment and management
• Patient and family‑centered care
• Team collaboration
• Time management and adaptability
• Commitment to quality and safety

About Wellstar

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to delivering world‑class healthcare and advancing the health and well‑being of every person we serve. Our providers benefit from a collaborative culture, innovative technology, and opportunities for professional growth throughout the organization. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high‑quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.