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General Nurse Practitioner Job in Augusta, Georgia

Bariatric APP

Company:HCA

Professions/Specialties:General Nurse Practitioner,General Physician Assistant

Location:Augusta, Georgia, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Bariatrics Obesity Medicine

Job Summary:

Doctors Hospital, in beautiful Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Bariatric APP to join Doctors Specialists - Bariatrics and Surgical.  This Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will be working alongside a very busy bariatric surgeon seeing patients in the outpatient setting and assisting the surgeon with cases in the OR.

Qualified Candidates:
  • Must be board certified
  • Must possess a Georgia Medical licensure or ability to obtain
  • License, DEA and Certifications:  required to remain licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia during your employment
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration
  • Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday

Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Employment position through HCA Healthcare
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Ability to participate in the BConnected Benefit Program including health, dental, and vision
  • Ability to participate in 401k with match
  • PTO accrued at attributed rate, per HR benefits, covering vacation, sick and designated company holidays.
  • Annual CME reimbursement up to $2,500.00 for CME, licensure fees, dues or subscriptions
  • Eligible for five (5) paid CME days, licensure fees, dues or subscriptions
  • Professional Liability (malpractice) coverage
  • Reimbursement for single business line, up to $75.00 per month
About Doctors Hospital of Augusta:
  • Doctors Hospital of Augusta is committed to providing the highest level of quality care easily accessible in an efficient and friendly manner
  • Doctors Hospital leads the way in Augusta with procedures in robotic surgery and advanced orthopedic services and emergency care that is second to none
  • Doctors Hospital is certified as a Primary Stroke Center, as well as an Accredited Chest Pain Center
  • The first hospital in the area to be designated a Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Surgery
  • Recognized as one of only 17 hospitals in the state of Georgia placed in the Chairman’s Category
  • Home to Joseph M. Still Burn Center, the largest inpatient burn center in the United States. 72 beds dedicated for burn patients, including 36 ICU beds, and 4 dedicated operating room
Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Georgia’s second largest city offers its visitors and residents a traditional Southern charm plus all the perks of metro living - arts, culture, shopping, educational opportunities, fine cuisine, state-of-the-art healthcare, and sports. Here you can literally soak up the best of all worlds.
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About Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Doctors Hospital is a full service, 354-bed acute care hospital serving Augusta and the surrounding area known as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).

Doctors was the first and only hospital in the CSRA to offer robotic-assisted total joint replacement with the MAKO system, as well as three daVinci XI robot systems.

Leading the way in robotic surgery, advanced orthopedic procedures, emergency care, general and vascular surgery, and women’s services, we have expert physicians our patients can rely on, who are committed to excellent outcomes in a safe environment.

Doctors Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Surgical Care in 2022, along with numerous Healthgrades excellence awards, demonstrating a culture of excellence and safety.

Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence as designated by the American College of Surgeons, Accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and is certified in Primary Stroke Care, Stroke Rehab, and Total Joint Care by the Joint Commission.

As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Doctors Hospital provides complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year.