Clinical Research Physician Assistant — Educator & Clinician

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant for the MIND Center Clinical Research in Jackson. You will manage patient medical care under physician supervision and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved PA program, NCCPA PANCE certification, and Mississippi licensure before hire. This full-time role emphasizes clinical duties, education, and research collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved physician assistant program within 90 days.
• PANCE certification by NCCPA required prior to hire.
• Mississippi licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex patient care evaluations and provide appropriate treatment.
• Record health history, progress notes, procedures and examination results.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as imaging and labs.
• Prescribe therapy and medications per treatment plan.
• Educate patients and families about diseases, therapies and prevention.
• Participate in committees or projects to improve patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Education

PA program graduate

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant for the MIND Center Clinical Research in Jackson. You will manage patient medical care under physician supervision and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved PA program, NCCPA PANCE certification, and Mississippi licensure before hire. This full-time role emphasizes clinical duties, education, and research collaboration.