Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Macon, Georgia
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform patient care activities, including physical exams, diagnoses, and treatment in a cardiology setting. They will work alongside physicians to manage acute and chronic diseases and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc.
Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc.
Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Work Experience No experience required Required Licenses and Certifications ACLS Upon Hire Required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required and PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA for PA’s Upon Hire Required or ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, WHNP) Upon Hire Required Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Candidates must hold a Master’s in Nursing with an Advanced Practice license or have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Georgia license. Current ACLS and CPR certifications are required upon hire.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers typically look for graduate nursing preparation, current certifications, and credentialing aligned with Medical Staff Guidelines. Demand is usually strongest where care teams need experienced clinicians who can step into complex patient care quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and document your one year of preferred experience before applying.