Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

We currently have opportunities for providers in Athens in surrounding areas including Oconee, Watkinsville, Barrow and Grayson.

Piedmont Urgent Care seeks talented, patient-oriented Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are relentlessly dedicated to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting patients needs first. 

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:

• Life/Work Balance - We offer a flexible 3-day/12-hour week schedule for FT status. No overnight shifts required! 
• 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 Medical Director (RMD) and/or Area Clinical Operations Director (ACOD)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) and Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice
• Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia
• 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 communitys health, and have fun every day!

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