Anesthestiology Assistant with Competitive Sign-On Bonus

Join Piedmont Healthcare Anesthesiology Team.  We have opportunities for CRNAs and AAs (W2 and 1099; full and part-time)  at the following locations:

**New grads starting at $235K+ with competitive sign on bonus**

The Anesthesia Advanced Practice Provider functions as an integral member of the anesthesia care team and practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered anesthesia services. The provider delivers care to patients across all acuity levels in a variety of clinical settings, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.

As a member of the team, APPs practice under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The provider cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings, including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities of the AA will be delegated by an anesthesiologist. Care is directed by an anesthesiologist who shares responsibility for the patient. With the direction of the anesthesiologist, the AA will:

• Contribute to the preoperative collection and documentation of patient data
• Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies
• Obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medication or treatment
• Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan
• Obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation and anesthesia; perform safety checks as needed
• Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services
• Perform all aspects of airway management
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer
• Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period
• Evaluate the patients' response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period
• Place and manage regional anesthetic techniques, as delineated by his or her clinical privileges or granted special privileges

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care team
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the direct care of the AA
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients' requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques
• Ability to maintain confidential records
• Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures
• Facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Applicants at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

• This position is open to new graduates who demonstrate a commitment to learning, professional growth, and delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative team environment.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Current Georgia Anesthesiologist Assistant license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure) Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Piedmont Augusta, founded in 1818 and formally University Hospital, is the oldest and largest hospital in our region and the second oldest in Georgia. This 812-bed, not-for-profit community hospital provides acute-care services and encompasses two campuses, including Piedmont Augusta Summerville Campus, and serves 25 counties across two states. The hospital joined the Piedmont family on March 1, 2022, and leads the region in safety, quality and price transparency. Piedmont Augusta gives back to our community in other ways, including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community according to the Georgia Hospital Association and providing more than $41 million annually in indigent and charity care.

Piedmont Augusta continues to train tomorrow’s caregivers, spending nearly $20 million in 2021 for our School of Radiography, School of Cardiovascular Technology and interns and residents. Piedmont Augusta has set itself apart with quality and safety awards and accreditations covering our comprehensive heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, bariatrics and weight management, cancer services, minimally invasive surgeries and obstetrics and gynecology.

Major Services

• Cancer Care
• Bariatric Services
• Emergency Services
• Heart & Vascular Services
• Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Program
• Orthopedics & Spine
• Surgical Services
• Women's Health Services

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 22 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.