Night Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Bone Marrow Transplant

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

A Night Physician Asst is an individual who is highly skilled in ensuring that patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations from insurance carriers. These individuals receive prescriptions, address and rectify rejected claims and conduct necessary third party authorization requests.

APPs in the BMT program typically work with oncologists, hematologists, and transplant specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Their responsibilities may include:

• Managing pre- and post-transplant care
• Performing patient assessments, physical exams, and treatment planning
• Coordinating with hematology/oncology teams
• Monitoring for complications such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
• Providing education and support to patients and families

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts (nights) in an ICU setting
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• High-acuity patient population with continuous monitoring and rapid intervention

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. A college degree as a Physician's Assistant from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school
2. Please refer to the Medical Staff Guidelines for certifications and credentialing applicable to this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. Five (5) years of Bone Marrow Transplant/Oncology APP or Intensivist APP strongly preferred.