Pediatrics Physician Assistant

    Posted 3 days ago
    ellenwood, georgia, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Pediatric APPs (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) provide specialized outpatient pediatric services under pediatricians' guidance. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, managing children's health issues, conducting exams, prescribing treatments, and promoting health education. Lead and organize patient care efforts, handle urgent calls, and maintain comprehensive EMR notes, ensuring children's health remains a top priority.

    Outpatient Pediatric APP

    Location: North Atlanta, Georgia

    Job Description:

    • Role: Pediatric APPs (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) specializing in pediatric care under the guidance of licensed pediatricians.
    • Location: Brand new pediatric clinics opening 2024 in the vibrant suburbs of North Atlanta.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Earnings: Lucrative potential with $200k+ annual earnings.
    • Workload: Manage an average of 10-18 young patients per day.
    • PTO: Generous 4 weeks of paid time off.
    • Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
    • Retirement: Future-proof with a 401k savings plan.
    • On-call Duties: Minimal, primarily phone consultations, 1 week/year.

    Additional Benefits:

    • $10,000 welcome handshake (sign-on bonus).
    • Employer-sponsored child care solutions.
    • Basic life insurance for peace of mind.
    • 401(k) with a company match to boost your savings.
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for both dependent care and healthcare needs.

    Essential Functions:

    • Provide specialized outpatient pediatric services.
    • Assess, diagnose, and manage children's health issues.
    • Conduct thorough follow-ups, interpret tests and studies.
    • Prescribe treatments and refer to specialists when necessary.
    • Handle urgent calls after hours and during weekends on a rotational basis.
    • Administer medications and maintain comprehensive EMR notes.
    • Conduct physical exams and promote health education among young patients and their families.
    • Lead and organize the efforts of patient care and support team.

    Qualifications:

    • Education: Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on Pediatrics.
    • Certification: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assistant.
    • Licensure: Active APRN licensure in Georgia (or equivalent for PAs) with a pediatric specialty.
    • DEA Registration: Must possess current registration.
    • Experience: Prior clinical experience in Pediatrics is highly preferred.