Bariatric Surgery NP/PA
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient/ Outpatient Surgical OR Bariatric Surgery Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider to join the bariatric surgical service line team working at our Piedmont Columbus campus. This is a full-time position with varying call responsibilities. Our practice is a comprehensive weight management center focusing on both medical and surgical treatments for obesity. We are an MBSAQIP Accredited center and have also recently received a BCBS Blue Distinction designation. We offer anti-reflux surgery as well. The team consists of two surgeons currently. In this role you will: Perform first OR assist duties, as needed Round on patients in the hospital Assist in management of post-operative and critically ill patients in the hospital Evaluate post-operative patients in the office setting Apply specialized skills and knowledge related to the care of patients in the CVOR, ICU, CCU, and CVICU areas Contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provide leadership to the organization
Qualifications: Requirements Masters or bachelor's degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by the State of Georgia with National Certification Experience with bariatric surgery and/or obesity medicine is greatly preferred. For specific questions regarding the position, please contact Practice Manager, Kim Cole, at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr