Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

We currently have opportunities for providers in Athens in surrounding areas including Oconee, Watkinsville, Barrow and Grayson.

Piedmont Urgent Care seeks talented, patient-oriented Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are relentlessly dedicated to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting patients’ needs first. 

Piedmont Urgent Care has emerged as a leading provider of accessible, high-quality healthcare services with over 70+ centers in GA. Our journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering uncompromising medical care while ensuring convenience and compassion for our patients. Becoming a member of our team is not just a job; it's a meaningful purpose we all share - "To ensure that our patients and team members feel valued and well cared for!".

A role with Piedmont Urgent Care would be more than a career; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. To provide uncompromising care one patient at a time.

So, we would like to invite you to be part of something bigger, to contribute to a purposeful endeavor that goes beyond the ordinary. Your skills and passion are not just valued; they are essential to our collective success.

The perks of being a Piedmont Urgent Care team member:

• Life/Work Balance - We offer a flexible 3-day/12-hour week schedule for FT status. No overnight shifts required! 
• Competitive Compensation Package + Bonus Plan
• CME Allowance + Paid Time Off
• Fully covered malpractice including tail coverage
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and MORE
• Matching 401K plan
• Career Growth opportunities 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Our Talented Advanced Practice Providers plan, evaluate, and implement high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians
• Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of Piedmont Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times
• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Piedmont Urgent Care policies and procedures
• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff
• Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned
• This position will report to the Regional Medical Director (RMD) and/or Area Clinical Operations Director (ACOD)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) and Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice
• Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia
• Current DEA registration
• Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses
• Experience with reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs
• BLS certification (we will provide this if needed)
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care
• Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees
• Positive, energetic attitude which inspires other team members
• Sense of service and team orientation absent of hubris
• Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization

In addition to the above requirements, we are seeking team members with the following qualities:

• Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
• A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the organizations mission to provide uncompromising service.
• A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day!

INDPUC

At Piedmont Urgent Care, our mission is to help patients feel valued and well-cared for. We offer best-in-class urgent care services in the metro and greater Atlanta, Macon, Columbus and Athens, GA and surrounding areas, starting with certified medical providers who specialize in urgent care medicine, clean, modern facilities, and convenient care options built specifically with our patients in mind.