Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - Augusta, Ga

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC in the United States seeks an APP-Ambulatory (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our integrated ambulatory care team. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a clinic setting.

The APP-Ambulatory will work semi-autonomously alongside faculty and staff, initiating appropriate care including labs and imaging as indicated at the front end of visits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing for NP route or PA program graduation.
• ANCC NP certification if NP track, or NCCPA certification if PA track.
• Current licensure in Georgia and/or South Carolina for practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AUHS credentialing approval to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to the full spectrum of patient acuity in ambulatory/clinic setting.
• Work semi-autonomously alongside faculty and staff.
• Initiate appropriate care including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated at the point of care.
• Serve as a provider to initiate care at the front end of patient visits.

Skills

BLS certification

State licensure GA/SC

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program

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 Position Summary

The APP-Ambulatory (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral part of the healthcare team. Serves various roles, including working directly alongside faculty and staff, providing care to the entire spectrum of patient acuity levels, working semi-autonomously and serving as a provider to initiate appropriate care, including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated, at the front end of a patient's visit. The APP-Ambulatory works in the ambulatory/clinic setting only.

Position Requirements

• If Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and equivalent body.
• Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) as an advanced practice nurse by the State's Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.
• OR If Physician's Assistant - Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) to practice medicine through the State's Composite Medical Board.
• Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert.
• Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.

Preferred Requirements

• National specialty certification is applicable to the area of practice.
• Previous experience working in a hospital or urgent care setting.

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

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.