Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Georgia Heart Institute

AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN GEORGIA’S BEST CARDIOLOGY TEAM: Weekends only!

Georgia Heart Institute  (GHI) is the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary heart and vascular program of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).  As the state’s most forward-thinking heart and vascular program, Georgia Heart Institute has been leading the way in heart and vascular care throughout the region for decades – treating thousands of patients annually – and this level of advancement and excellence has only continued to grow. Our comprehensive program offers patients convenient access to diagnostics and high-quality routine and preventative care wherever they live throughout the region. Enriched by cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer some of the most advanced heart and vascular treatments in the region for more even the most complicated conditions.

Are you ready to join our elite team?

We are seeking the nations brightest and most innovative PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA) and NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP) to help us deliver the highest level of heart care to our patients. Come and be a part of one of the largest and most experienced multidisciplinary teams in the nation!

Do you have what is takes?

• Minimum of 1-year Advanced Practitioner experience required
• Cardiology or Inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain NP/PA license in the state of Georgia
• Board Certification via NCCPA for Physician Assistants
• Acute Care Certification required for Nurse Practitioners
• Responsibilities in the unit include managing multiple critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists and fellows
• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and advanced clinical techniques in an inpatient environment

CCU Opportunity Overview:

• Cardiac Care Unit
• Weekends only- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Option to flex Friday for an alternate weekday
• Primary location in Gainesville
• Extensive Training and Onboarding for All New Providers
• 100% Inpatient-based
• EMR Platform- EPIC
• Learn more about Georgia Heart Institute by visiting www.nghs.com/heart 

Benefits of Working at Georgia Heart Institute at NGHS:

• Excellent Compensation 
• Malpractice Coverage  provided
• America’s 50 Best Hospitals – HealthGrades
• NGHS is a Teaching Hospital with a growing GME program 
• Thriving economy, low cost of living, and Award-Winning Schools
• Short Commute only 45 minutes to Atlanta and 45 minutes to the North Georgia Mountains
• Endless Outdoor Activities including hiking, biking, and world-class water sports on beautiful Lake Lanier.
• Recognized in recent years as Georgia’s #1 Hospital for overall hospital care, overall surgical care, heart care, orthopedic surgery, women’s care and more

Your next career move is only a heartbeat away: contact , Jennifer McCalla Physician Recruiter with GHI

Georgia Heart Institute  (GHI) is the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary heart and vascular program of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).  As the state’s most forward-thinking heart and vascular program, Georgia Heart Institute has been leading the way in heart and vascular care throughout the region for decades – treating thousands of patients annually – and this level of advancement and excellence has only continued to grow. Our comprehensive program offers patients convenient access to diagnostics and high-quality routine and preventative care wherever they live throughout the region. Enriched by cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities in Braselton, GA and in Gainesville, GA, we offer some of the most advanced heart and vascular treatments in the region for more even the most complicated conditions.