Psychiatry APP - PMHNP / PA

Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Student loan assistance

Paid parental leave

Wellness incentives

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Psychiatric group in Georgia. The role will involve inpatient rounding, new and ER consults, with occasional outpatient clinic work. Schedule is Monday–Friday with no on-call, nights, or weekends.

The position requires several years of psychiatric experience as a PA or PMHNP, and emphasizes the integral role of APPs in Emory’s academic health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program is required.
• Licensed as an APRN in Georgia and certified as NP by ANCC or equivalent.
• GA license in good standing; board certification as NP or PA.
• May require 1 year of direct experience in high acuity clinical specialties.
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents delivery of care in medical records.
• Conducts patient interviews and histories; performs exams and procedures.
• Assists physician in diagnosing and planning care; prescribes treatment.
• Orders and schedules labs and diagnostic tests.
• Educates patients on health habits and follow-ups.
• Maintains patient records and participates in professional development.

Education

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program

Licensed as advanced practice nurse in Georgia

Certified as Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or equivalent (GA)

Certified as Physician Assistant by NCCPA

Job description

Overview

Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose. Emory Healthcare is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Psychiatric group.

This position will be mainly inpatient rounding, new and ER consults. There will also be outpatient clinic work as well. Schedule is Monday-Friday, no call, nights, weekends.

The role requires several years experience in a psychiatric environment either as a PA or a PMHNP.

Our Physician Assistants And Nurse Practitioners Are An Integral Part Of The Emory Healthcare Integrated Academic Health Care System.

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
• Wellness incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1.

Description

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
• In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
• Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations
• Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
• Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
• Actively participates on organizational health services committees
• Performs related responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

JOIN OUR PRIMARY CARE TEAM TODAY!

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.