Electrophysiology Physician Assistant

Electrophysiology – Advanced Practice Provider – Piedmont Eastside Hospital

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) is recruiting for an Electrophysiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Piedmont Eastside Hospital. This is a full time position working variable shifts including days, holidays, night call coverage, and weekends.

This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation’s leading cardiology programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians. Piedmont Heart Institute provides the full line of cardiovascular services with dedicated transplant, advanced heart failure, critical care, interventional, surgical and research services.

In this position you will:

• Assist in the evaluation and treatment of electrophysiology patients in an inpatient setting and in independent outpatient clinics
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient’s record
• Write progress notes, consults, admissions, and discharge summaries
• Prepare patient workups
• Order and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients as direct patient care services are delivered
• Work alongside physicians and other cardiology advanced practice providers in a collaborative team
• Overnight call and hospital/clinic coverage occasionally includes general cardiology patients

Piedmont Benefits:

• Generous CME allowance
• Competitive compensation
• 401k with match
• Yearly bonus structure
• Quality, Service and Reputation

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification

--or-- 

Licensed as a nurse practitioner and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification.  

 Experience:

1-2 years of electrophysiology experience preferred  

Minimum 2-3 years of general cardiology experience preferred; familiarity with pacemakers and defibrillators a plus.

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, which include a Main and South Campus, has been a healthcare leader for more than 40 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Piedmont Eastside is a 305-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations (1700 Medical Way and 2160 Fountain Drive). Piedmont Eastside’s North Campus has 229 beds supporting acute care services, including a 46-bed emergency department. South Campus currently offers a 61-bed inpatient psychiatric center, 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, and an 11-bed emergency department.

Major Services

• Surgical
• Outpatient
• Imaging
• Emergency Care
• Heart Care
• Cancer Care
• Behavioral Health
• Neurosciences
• Rehabilitation Services
• Women's Services
• Bone and Joint Care

Awards & Recognitions

• Nationally recognized for patient safety, achieving a hospital rating “B” Grade, The Leapfrog Group, Spring 2022
• Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, American Heart Association, American Stroke
Association, 2022
• Gwinnett Magazine named Piedmont Eastside “Best of” 2021

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of 23 hospitals, more than 3,500 physicians, and over 1600 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.