Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc.

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing Required or


• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS Upon Hire Required and


• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required and


• PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA for PA’s Upon Hire Required or


• ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, WHNP) Upon Hire Required

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians