Physician Assistant Carrollton Surgical Group

Full-time Physician Assistant to join Carrollton Surgical Group

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Job Summary
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This is a full‑time APP position that will provide patient services through the performance of patient evaluation, assessment and treatment in the medical office and hospital setting. The APP will round on and consult with new and existing patients in the hospital, provide first‑assist duties during surgical procedures, and treat patients in the clinic setting. The APP works closely with clinic staff, hospital departments, and community agencies.

Group performs robotic cases in Carrollton (da Vinci
5) and Villa Rica (da Vinci Xi). When working weekend shifts there will be one surgeon and one APP on service.

• Treat post‑operative patients, including minor issues and education on procedures
• Acute care service evaluation and treatment
• Care of trauma and general surgery patients throughout the continuum of care
• Opportunity to assist in the OR, including first‑assist
• Respond to Trauma 1 activations in the ED and assist in resuscitation and stabilization of patients
• In‑house call coverage while working; taking new consults
• Procedures required include: chest tube insertion/removal, central lines, arterial line placement, wound closure, skin biopsies, incision and debridement, and assist in surgery

• Work with an existing team of 7 surgeons and 3 APPs
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; no weekend or night call requirements. Will work 1:4 weekend inpatient rounding; 2 days off during the week when covering weekend
• Position is a mix of inpatient responsibilities, assist in OR, and see patients in the clinic
• Will be based primarily in Carrollton and Villa Rica, GA
• Tanner utilizes EPIC EMR systemwide with access to Abridge AI medical scribe assistant

• Completed Physician Assistant program in good standing or Master of Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Practitioner

• Currently hold or be able to obtain a Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Currently hold or be able to obtain Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner

• Open to new graduates or candidates with related General Surgery experience

• Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events
• ACLS recommended
• Additional certification required for some specialties (e.g., ACLS, PALS)
• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program
• Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees, and physicians
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Must meet credentialing criteria
• Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders, and medical orders to be communicated to patients, hospitals, and/or other physicians
• Must possess the sense or discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards
• Prior experience in a like specialty preferred