What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at SCP Health?
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Piedmont Rockdale Hospital - EM Conyers, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Recruiter: Matthew Lewis | | Book time to meet
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
- Patient Volume: 54,000
- Coverage Model: 50 HR PHY, 40 HR NP/PA
- Number of Beds: 34
- EMR: Epic
- Admissions/Transfers: 20% admission/ 3% transfer rate
- Tele-Neuro
Qualifications
- Licensure: Georgia Medical License and DEA
- Board Certification: Current NCCPA certification (or certification-eligible )
- Badges: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS
Facility & Clinical Details
- About Piedmont Rockdale Hospital - EM:
- Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, not‑for‑profit acute care hospital serving Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, interventional cardiology, critical care, obstetrics, and a Level III NICU. It is also a Primary Stroke Center
- Teamwork/Culture:
- Over 1,200 healthcare professionals committed to compassionate, patient‑centered care
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across emergency, critical care, cardiology, and women’s services
Services:
- 24/7 Emergency Department
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- NICU (Level III)
- Interventional Cardiology
- Surgical services including robotic, orthopedic, thoracic, colorectal, and oncology specialties
Community Information: Conyers, GA is a growing community just 24 miles east of Atlanta. It offers:
- Affordable suburban living
- Access to Atlanta’s cultural, dining, and entertainment amenities
- Outdoor recreation, including parks, lakes, and nature preserves
- Strong local schools and family‑friendly neighborhoods
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to: 168000
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Benefits Eligibility: Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment
- No Non-Compete: No
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
- Established, respected, financially stable company
- Equitable scheduling patterns
- Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
- Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.