NP​/PA, Neurosurgery, Emory Decatur Hospital

** Overview*
* ** Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose.*
* ** Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system.  Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:*
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** Position is eligible for annual APP incentive plan.*
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** Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.*
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** Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.*
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** Family-focused benefits.*
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** Wellness incentives.*
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** Comprehensive health benefits that start Day 1*
* ** Description*
* ** Our Emory Neurosurgery team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team.
This is a day, 5/8 hour shifts per week position. 2 years of neurosurgery APP experience preferred.

Responsibilities include:

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* + 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.

+  Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.

+ Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* + 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.

+ BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.

+ Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare

** 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 careers . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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** Division
* * _The Emory Clinic_

** Campus Location
** _Decatur, GA, 30033_

** Campus Location
** _US-GA-Decatur_

** Department
* * _TEC Neurosurg - Gen Spine_

** Job Type
** _Regular Full-Time_

** Job Number
** _163970_

** Job Category
** _Advanced Practice Providers_

** Schedule
* * _8a-4:30p_

** Standard Hours
** _40 Hours_

** Hourly Minimum
** _USD $0.00/Hr._

** Hourly Midpoint
** _USD $0.00/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.