Physician Assistant-Cardiology-Structural Interventional

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Cardiology-Structural Interventional to join a multidisciplinary team at Main Campus Jackson.

You will provide patient care under physician supervision, perform assessments, order tests, educate patients, and participate in quality improvement and committee initiatives. Applicants must complete PA program, obtain NCCPA certification, and Mississippi licensure before hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved PA program and obtain PANCE certification and state licensure prior to hire.
• Knowledge of cardiology and structural interventional care is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex patient care procedures; evaluates medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
• Obtains, compiles, and records health history, progress notes, and examination results.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests such as ECGs and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes therapy and medications per treatment plan and educates patients and families.
• Adheres to safety and infection control standards.
• Serves on hospital/center committees or projects to improve patient care.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Clinical observation

Education

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00049822

Job Category: Clinician

Organization: SOM-Medicine-CARD Director

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Physician Assistant-Cardiology-Structural Interventional

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 precis