Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology, Blount Memorial

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Maryville, TN seeks a Physician Assistant to collaborate with physicians in providing referral and follow-up care. The PA will perform histories, exams, and education; order tests; interpret results; diagnose and treat; and reference complex cases to supervising physicians. Emergency care and policy support are part of the role.

The position emphasizes collaboration across gastroenterology services and patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited body.
• NCCPA certification and current state licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions and injuries; excellent communication skills.
• NCCPA CAQ in Emergency Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take health histories and perform physical exams and health education.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests with physician approval.
• Diagnose, formulate and carry out treatment plans; prescribe medications per state license.
• Refer complex cases to supervising physician promptly.
• Provide emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb, or eyesight.
• Support clinic operations and policy implementation.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication

NCCPA CAQ in EM (Preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20%
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20%
• Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20%
• Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20%
• Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10%
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
• Experience - No previous experience required

Required Licensures

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.
• BLS

Other Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8104 BH POB Maryville

Department

81041007 BMPG Gastroenterology Maryville

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