Acute Care Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Marietta

Acute Care Physician Assistant

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people's lives.

Job Description

• Perform first OR assist duties approximately two days a week.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data in patient's medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail.
• Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.
• Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications.
• Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances, and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery.

Requirements

• Previous neurosurgery experience preferred.
• Must hold a certification as Physician Assistant.
• OR experience preferred.
• ACLS/BLS required.
• NIHSS and Modified Rankin certified.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.