Physician Assistant

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 152,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver medical services under physician supervision. The role spans neonatal to geriatric care, with emphasis on patient management plans and adherence to MSBML protocols.

The position requires active CME participation, board certification maintenance, and strong communication with physicians, nurses and patients. This on-site role includes comprehensive patient care responsibilities and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills required.
Ability to provide care from neonate to geriatric as needed.
Must have extensive contact with physicians, nurses, patients, families and staff.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

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 MSBML, approved protocols, and national standards of practice.
Develops and implements patient management plans to ensure continuity of care.
Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and care activities.
Maintains clinical competence by staying abreast of medical management changes and completing CME.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Autonomy in decisions

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

We 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.

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