Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in cardiac surgery to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. You will assess, diagnose, plan, and implement care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The role requires graduation from an approved PA program, NCCPA certification, and Mississippi licensure prior to hire; strong communication and patient education skills are essential; experience in cardiovascular surgery

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved PA program within 90 days.
• Obtain PANCE certification (NCCPA) and MS licensure prior to hire.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular patient care and post-procedure pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex patient care and evaluate medical complaints.
• Obtain, compile, and record health history and progress notes.
• Order and interpret diagnostics (x-ray, ECG, labs).
• Prescribe therapy and medications per the treatment plan.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and prevention.
• Participate in safety and infection control practices.
• Serve on committees or teams to improve patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnose & plan

Patient education

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PA program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: R00054014

Job Category: Clinician

Organization: SOM-Surgery-Advanced Practice Providers

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Physician Assistant-Cardiac Surgery

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:

Pay Class: Salary

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes

FTE %: 100

Job Posting Date: 09/16/2026

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

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)

EEO & Diversity Statement

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports.

Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act ("Clery Act") and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act ("SaVE Act").

UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on-site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services.

With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination.

UMMC maintains an affirmative action program in accordance with applicable laws. Consistent with these laws, UMMC takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, advance and prevent discrimination against qualified individuals.

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