Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surgery

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Cardiac Surgery to join the SOM-Surgery-Advanced Practice Providers team. This full-time, on-site position involves managing patient care under physician supervision and supporting complex cardiac cases.

The PA will perform assessments, order tests, prescribe therapies, educate patients, and contribute to clinical committees.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved physician assistant program and be NCCPA certified.
• Must obtain Mississippi license prior to hire.
• Strong diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Excellent communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and provides care under physician supervision.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes therapy and medications per plan.
• Educates patients and families on disease and prevention.
• Participates in committees and supports patient care initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Medical documentation

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00054014

Job Category:

Clinician

Organization:

SOM-Surgery-Advanced Practice Providers

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surgery

Job Summary:

To manage and provide patient medical care and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Must graduate from an approved physician assistant program within 90 days and obtain PANCE certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: PANCE certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.

Verbal and written communications skills. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, family members, and staff.

Ability to educate patients and family members as to the nature of the disease/injury, proper care and treatment and preventative health care. Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures; evaluates patient's medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data to include health history, progress notes, treatment procedures, and results of physical examination.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes therapy and medications according to treatment plan. Provides guidance and instruction to patients and families regarding disease processes, therapies, outcomes, and preventative health care.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Serves on at least one hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Functions as expert/resource to clinic staff in area of specialty.
• Serves as educator and mentor to students and new hire advance practice providers.
• Contributes to the professional development for peers, colleagues and others upon request.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

09/23/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):