PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Vor Ort; USD 101.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Tupelo Women's Center. The full-time position operates Monday through Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm, with a salary range of $101,108.80–$126,380.80 per year.

The PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision, ensuring continuity of care and patient education. Requirements include a Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant, MSBML and NCCP certifications,

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Certified and licensed as a Physician Assistant.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Delivers comprehensive medical services under physician supervision.
• Develops and implements patient management plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records.

Kenntnisse

Patient Care

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Documentation

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree

Jobbeschreibung

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT### PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTApply: Tupelo - Women's Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR100753We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**12907710 Uro-Gynecological Clinic**Work Shift:**Monday - Thursday 8a-4:30pFriday - 8a-12n**Job Description:**The Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. The position requires expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care through patient management plans. The Physician Assistant must demonstrate clinical competence, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, family members, and healthcare staff, while maintaining a professional and caring attitude.***JOB FUNCTIONS*** **Patient Care:** • Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Physician. • Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved protocols, and national standards of practice. • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. **Patient Education:** • Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters and issues to patient/family member. • Serves as a resource for community agencies, as needed. **Recordkeeping:** • Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) system documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed. **Continuing Education:** • Ensures clinical competence by staying abreast of changes in medical management. • Maintains board certification. • Completes annual CME required programs. • Participates in a variety of healthcare education activities. **Regulatory:** • Adheres to NMHS/NMMCI Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. • Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** • Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; required • Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; required • Excellent interpersonal skills; required • Responsible for a wide variety of patient care activities • Ability to work without close supervision • Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician • Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow • Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff members • Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issues • Must reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment ***Physical Demands*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • **Standing**. Frequently • **Walking**. Frequently • **Sitting**. Occasionally • **Lifting/Carrying**. occasionally 100 lbs • **Pushing/Pulling**. Frequently • **Climbing**. Rarely • **Balancing**. Occasionally • **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending**. Occasionally • **Reaching/Over Head Work.** Occasionally • **Grasping**. Frequently • **Speaking**. Constantly • **Hearing**. Constantly • **Repetitive Motions**. Constantly • **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations**. Frequently**Salary Range:**$101,108.80-$126,380.80## **Education:**Master’s Degree | Physician Assistant | Required**Certifications:**Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Physician Assistant (MS) - MS State Board of Medical Licensure, Physician Assistant - National - NCCPANorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.