Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: May 28

Openings: Multiple

Locations:

• McDonald GA
• Lithonia GA
• Duluth GA
• Jonesboro GA

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting: Outpatient coverage

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p

Patient Population: Adult

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 21 days

Requirements:

• Active Georgia licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS certification
• Minimum 1-year Primary Care experience or equivalent

Travel Benefits: Only local candidates are being considered at this time

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP )
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload