Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care Peachtree City, GA 30269, US

Piedmont Urgent Care has emerged as a leading provider of accessible, high-quality healthcare services with over 70+ centers in GA. Our journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering uncompromising medical care while ensuring convenience and compassion for our patients. Becoming a member of our team is not just a job; it's a meaningful purpose we all share - "To ensure that our patients and team members feel valued and well cared for!".

A role with Piedmont Urgent Care would be more than a career; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. To provide uncompromising care one patient at a time.

So, we would like to invite you to be part of something bigger, to contribute to a purposeful endeavor that goes beyond the ordinary. Your skills and passion are not just valued; they are essential to our collective success.

The perks of being a Piedmont Urgent Care team member:

We are hiring Providers for FT (30 or 36 hours) and PT (24 hours) schedules ONLY. At this time, we do NOT have opportunities for PRN/Per Diem and are not hiring new graduates.
Life/Work Balance - We offer a flexible 3-day/12-hour week/8am-8pm schedule for FT status. No overnight shifts required!
FT status + Benefits start at ONLY 30 hours per week!
Competitive Compensation Package + Bonus Plan
CME Allowance + Paid Time Off
Fully covered malpractice including tail coverage
Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and MORE
Matching 401K plan
Career Growth opportunities

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Our Talented Advanced Practice Providers plan, evaluate, and implement high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians
Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of Piedmont Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times
Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Piedmont Urgent Care policies and procedures
Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff
Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner
Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care
Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned
This position will report to the Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations and/or Area Clinical Operations Director (ACOD)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current and valid license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in accordance with the state of Georgia
Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
Current DEA registration
Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses
Experience with reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs
BLS certification (we will provide this if needed)
Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care
Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees
Positive, energetic attitude which inspires other team members
Sense of service and team orientation absent of hubris
Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization

In addition to the above requirements, we are seeking team members with the following qualities:

Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the organizations mission to provide uncompromising service.
A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day!

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