Autonomous Physician Assistant - Primary Care Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Physician Assistant to practice autonomously and with a health-care team to treat and manage patients across settings, including roles as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The PA performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority, regulatory compliance, professional collaboration, clinical leadership,

Qualifications

• Computer literacy and basic IT proficiency.
• Active foundational credentials for a Physician Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program and NCCPA certified.
• Current state license to practice; eligible for prescriptive authority; BLS.

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.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Physician Assistant to practice autonomously and with a health-care team to treat and manage patients across settings, including roles as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The PA performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority, regulatory compliance, professional collaboration, clinical leadership,