Physician Assistant - Picayune

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc; Tyendinaga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their team. This role involves delivering comprehensive health care services, including diagnosing and managing illnesses, promoting health, and providing patient education. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician assistant with at least 2 years of experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and medical services in various settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect towards patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Record Keeping

Communication

Team Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Do you need a change? We have a great opportunity for you. We are SEMRHI, serving the health care needs of Southeast Mississippi. SEMRHI is a network of Community Health Centers that has been in Southeast Mississippi for 45 years. This position does not work weekends.

Job Summary:

The certified Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of physician assistant practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and confidence to seek assistance from the physician in decisions, when necessary
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient wait times
• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient privacy during exams
• Adheres to the organizations productivity standards
• Facilitate patient flow through the center
• Prioritizes delivery of care according to the individual needs of the patient
• Recognizes and accommodates patient's financial situation when ordering test or procedures
• Demonstrate an attitude with regard to patients as one of respect, honesty, caring and professionalism at all times
• Provide appropriate follow-up according to a patient's condition
• Recognize cultural differences in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of the health care team
• Interact with appropriate personnel from the hospitals and other agencies in a professional manner
• Provide accurate and appropriate information to others when requested
• Participate in quality assurance process
• Adhere to the proper enforcement of CLIA and OSHA requirements
• Rotate to provide service at other clinics as needed
• Maintain licensure and certification as required by the job description
• Attend continuing education and in-service training meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization
• Cooperatively with administration to facilitate practice regulations and policies
• Communicate with the clinic staff appropriately
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Verify timecard at the end of each pay period
• Performs related work, as assigned
• Adhere to the internet, electronic mail and computer policies

Job Requirements:

• Must be a licensed physician assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Must have 2 years of work experience as a physician assistant

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Capable of performing a complete history and physical
• Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs