Plastic Surgery NP - Ambulatory Care & OR First Assist

Wellstar Health System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System’s Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks an APP or PA to deliver patient-centered care in ambulatory and inpatient settings with a multi-specialty team of plastic surgeons.

The role includes clinic management, surgical assessment, preop planning, postoperative follow-up, and OR assistance, with credentialing required. Join a highly integrated Georgia health system and grow your impact.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s in Nursing, ANCC certification or GA advanced nursing credentialing, valid BLS, credentialing complete.
• Physician Assistant: graduate of an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, GA medical board licensure, CME requirements, BLS, credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a stand-alone provider by managing a weekly clinic.
• Examine patients and diagnose to determine the need for surgery.
• Review medical history and plan the best procedure with physician lead when necessary.
• Complete preoperative steps including informed consent and scheduling with clinic staff.
• Perform postoperative visits for select patients as directed by the surgeon.
• Perform ambulatory procedures for wound care, cosmetics and excisional biopsies.
• First assist in the operating room.
• Promote activities and programs for the Plastics clinic and provide educational materials.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

ANCC Certification

GA Advanced Nursing Certification

Licensure as RN/NP in GA

BLS Certification

PA Program Graduate

NCCPA Certification

GA Composite Medical Board Licensure

Continuing Medical Education

Job description

Wellstar Health System’s Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks an APP or PA to deliver patient-centered care in ambulatory and inpatient settings with a multi-specialty team of plastic surgeons.

The role includes clinic management, surgical assessment, preop planning, postoperative follow-up, and OR assistance, with credentialing required. Join a highly integrated Georgia health system and grow your impact.