Assistant-Physician

Baptist; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to autonomously and collaboratively manage patients in primary care settings, performing assessments, diagnoses, and care plans in the Madison area.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority under protocols, professional development, patient advocacy, and lifelong learning. Candidates must have PA training, NCCPA certification, and state licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in a primary care setting
• Current state license to practice as a Physician Assistant and BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice utilizing protocols
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals and treatments per laws and regulations
• Interacts with peers for professional development and leadership
• Supports lifelong learning and completes assigned goals

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Job Summary

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

Education

• 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.

Special Skills

• Computer literate.

Licensure

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