Assistant-Physician

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to practice autonomously and with physicians to treat and manage patient health problems across primary care settings.

The role requires at least 1 year of clinical PA experience, completion of an accredited PA program, and current PA licensure with BLS. Computer literacy is expected, and ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting
• Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have BLS
• Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• A graduate of a accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. BLS