Physician Assistant-Neurology

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Physician Assistant‑Neurology to manage patient care under physician supervision. Duties include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments while ensuring compliance with UMMC policies and state/federal requirements.

Required: graduation from an approved PA program, PANCE certification, and Mississippi licensure prior to hire. Strong communication and patient‑centered care skills are essential for this role in a busy

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved physician assistant program with PANCE certification and Mississippi licensure prior to hire.
• Knowledge of diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with various neurological conditions.
• Proficiency in documenting patient data, orders, and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex patient assessments and determine appropriate treatment under physician supervision.
• Record health histories, progress notes, and examination results accurately.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, labs).
• Prescribe therapies per treatment plans and educate patients/families.
• Participate in hospital committees or projects to improve patient care and operations.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Medical documentation

Education

Approved PA program

PANCE certification

Mississippi licensure

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant‑Neurology

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)

Job Details

Time Type: Full time. FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes. Pay Class: Salary. FTE %: 100. Work Shift: Rotating. Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No.

About the University of Mississippi Medical Center

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