Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Urology - Marietta, Ga

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Work Shift

Wellstar Pediatric Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Pediatric Urology team. This provider will work collaboratively with board-certified pediatric urologists and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of urologic conditions.

The APP will provide outpatient evaluation and management, coordinate care plans, perform procedures within scope of practice, assist with patient and family education, and support continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric urologic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and organizational guidelines.
• Provide postoperative follow-up and ongoing management of surgical patients.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, therapists, and hospital staff.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities.
• Support organizational goals related to patient experience, quality, safety, and access to care.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Georgia Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA certification.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric specialty experience, ideally in urology, surgery, nephrology, or related pediatric subspecialties.
• Experience managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Why Wellstar?

• Join one of Georgia’s leading health systems committed to delivering world-class pediatric care.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized pediatric specialists.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• CME allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Work Environment

• Primarily outpatient clinic setting
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Participation in call coverage as determined by department needs.

Wellstar Pediatric Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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