Pediatric Neurology Physician Assistant

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant will practice medicine under the supervision of a physician at Methodist Le Bonheur. The role involves providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health‑care services as delegated; taking medical histories, examining patients, ordering and interpreting tests, and assisting in surgery.

Licensure in Tennessee and NCCPA certification are required; Mississippi licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• 1–3 years of Physician Assistant practice experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead research collaborations, inform practice changes through findings, and contribute to quality initiatives.
• Guide efforts to meet system and departmental goals with accountability for professional responsibilities.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in interdisciplinary

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

1–3 years of Physician Assistant practice experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Physician Assistant will practice medicine under the supervision of a physician at Methodist Le Bonheur. The role involves providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health‑care services as delegated by a physician, taking medical histories, examining and treating patients, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and X‑rays, and making diagnoses. The assistant may treat minor injuries (suturing, splinting, casting) and prescribe medications if eligible. In a surgical setting, the assistant may provide pre‑operative and post‑operative care and act as a first or second surgical assistant during major procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice Expert: Deliver advanced direct and indirect patient care individually and in groups, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Evidence-Based Consultant & Researcher: Lead research collaborations, inform practice changes through research findings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Clinical Leadership: Guide efforts to meet system, organizational, division, and departmental goals; demonstrate accountability for professional responsibilities and ongoing self‑development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• 1–3 years of Physician Assistant practice experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Licensing and Certifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants).
• Physician Assistant‑Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Preferred: Licensed Physician Assistant in Mississippi (Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure).

Physical Demands

Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact with exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials. Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance, push and pull up to 250 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, and bending throughout the shift.

Work Environment

Frequent travel outside the hospital and handling/narcotics administration. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.