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Atlanta Brain and Spine- Lead Neurosurgery - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative APP Lead to provide clinical and operational leadership for our Advanced Practice Provider team. This role blends hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape team performance, drive quality outcomes, and influence the future of neuroscience care delivery.

As a key liaison between physicians, administrative leaders, and APPs, you will play a critical role in fostering team engagement, optimizing staffing models, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be supported with dedicated weekly administrative time.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and support to a team of APPs
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and professional growth
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Address performance and behavioral concerns with professionalism and consistency

Staffing, Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Partner with administrative leadership on APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Oversee scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage aligned with clinical demand
• Proactively adjust staffing models to respond to volume changes and operational needs
• Ensure team readiness for surge capacity and operational disruptions

Operations & Clinical Excellence

• Support day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the APP team
• Maintain a care environment that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and patient experience
• Deliver expert clinical care as a practicing APP, maintaining regular clinical shifts
• Promote adherence to evidence-based practices and organizational standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to lead and inspire clinical teams while maintaining a professional and collaborative demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks relevant to APP practice
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and evolving situations
• Ability to interpret and execute instructions across multiple formats (written, verbal, and data-driven)
• Strong relationship-building skills both within and outside the organization

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and aMasters degree in Nursing, OR graduate of a Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCEPREFERRED:

Threeyears of previous supervisory or lead experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, and WHNP). Updated NCCPA certification forPAs.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation