Physician Assistant - Neurocritical Care

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in Neurocritical Care. The role combines autonomous patient management with collaboration across critical care teams.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, using prescriptive authority, and contributing to professional development. Requires PA licensure and NCCPA certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning as a physician assistant in a primary care setting
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program
• Successful completion of the NCCPA certification exam
• Current PA license in the practicing state and BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice using written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

State PA license

BLS certification

Job description

Physician Assistant - Neurocritical Care

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 45585
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit BMG Clinics

Job Description

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• A graduate of a accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. BLS

Preferred/Desired