Physician Assistant - BMG Walnut Grove

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Memphis is seeking an Assistant-Physician to autonomously treat and manage patients' health problems. This full-time position involves developing care plans, providing clinical leadership, and supporting ongoing education. Candidates must have completed an accredited physician assistant program and have at least one year of experience in a primary care setting. An array of competitive benefits is offered, including health insurance, paid time off, and education assistance.

Qualifications

Minimum: 1 year clinical experience in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

Develops a plan of care within scope of practice ensures quality patient care.
Uses prescriptive authority in accordance with state/federal laws.
Provides clinical leadership and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program

Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants

Job description

Overview

Summary: Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patients' 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 physician 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 lifelong learning.
Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences And Experience

Education
Minimum: A graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
Minimum: 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting
Special Skills
Minimum: Computer literate.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. We reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

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