ER Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Impactful Rural Care PRN

Simpson General Hospital; Mendenhall (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson General Hospital in Mississippi is seeking a skilled Emergency Department Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join the ED team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will have emergency medicine experience and provide high-quality patient care in a rural ED setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, MS license or eligibility, NCCPA PA-C certification, DEA registration, telemedicine certification, and a minimum of two years in the ED, with BLS/ACLS/PALS; ATLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Mississippi PA license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current NCCPA PA-C certification and DEA registration.
• Telemed certification required.
• Minimum two years of Emergency Department experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; ATLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the Emergency Department.
• Obtain histories and perform comprehensive physical exams.
• Order, interpret labs and imaging, ECGs, and other tests.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on findings.
• Prescribe medications within regulations and protocols.
• Perform ED procedures within scope of practice.
• Document in the electronic medical record accurately.
• Collaborate with ED physicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making in emergencies

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Emergency medicine knowledge

Patient-centered care

Education

PA program graduate

MS license/eligibility

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

DEA registration

Telemed certification

ED experience 2+ years

BLS/ACLS/PALS

ATLS preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Simpson General Hospital in Mississippi is seeking a skilled Emergency Department Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join the ED team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will have emergency medicine experience and provide high-quality patient care in a rural ED setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program, MS license or eligibility, NCCPA PA-C certification, DEA registration, telemedicine certification, and a minimum of two years in the ED, with BLS/ACLS/PALS; ATLS preferred.