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Lead Neurosurgery - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, GA, US
Full-time

About this role

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 a Master’s degree in Nursing, OR graduate of a Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.

  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

  • Three years 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 for PA’s.

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation

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