Hybrid Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Augusta, GA bei Wellstar MCG Health, Inc.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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About Wellstar MCG:
Wellstar MCG combines the clinical expertise of Wellstar Health System with the academic excellence of the Medical College of Georgia, providing outstanding patient care, education, and research opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position Summary:
Wellstar MCG is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pediatric Critical Care Medicine team. The APP will work collaboratively with pediatric intensivists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU under physician supervision.

• Conduct patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.

• Perform procedures as appropriate and within scope of practice.

• Collaborate closely with pediatric intensivists, specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

• Participate in family communication, providing education and support during critical care situations.

• Assist in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Document all care delivered accurately and timely in the electronic medical record system.

• Participate in educational and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

• Current licensure and certification as an NP or PA in the state of Georgia.

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or equivalent certification preferred for NPs.

• Previous experience in pediatric critical care or PICU setting strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work at a leading academic medical center with state-of-the-art facilities.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to professional growth, research, and education.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.