Physician Assistant-Plastics

University Clinical Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide clinical support across inpatient and outpatient services in a busy Mid-South practice. You will work with attending physicians and fellows to perform exams, document histories, and ensure comprehensive care.

The role requires a PA degree from an accredited program and eligibility for Tennessee licensure, with credentialing completed through the organization. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Memphis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• Eligibility for TN PA licensing.
• Credentialing through UCH processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and fellows on patient care.
• Perform routine medical examinations and procedures.
• Obtain interval histories and communicate treatment plans.
• Assist with patient orders, tests, and chart documentation.
• Contribute to patient education and satisfaction.
• Support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from PA program

Job description

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Description

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant provides clinical support to the division's inpatient and outpatient services. Shares responsibility with attending physicians and fellows for performing routine medical examinations and procedures, conducting and evaluating interval histories, communicating treatment plans, obtaining lab tests, and ensuring comprehensive care.

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Patient care
• Patient assessment
• Patient treatment plans
• Patient procedure
• Patient orders
• Test interpretation
• Patient/parent education
• Prescription writing
• Patient satisfaction
• Regulatory compliance
• Chart documentation
• Clinic revenue process
• Evaluation of care
• Case review to attending physician
• Patient care protocols

Core Competencies

• Ability to use effective communication skills to elicit and provide information
• Work effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as a member of a health care team
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and stability, adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity
• Display compassionate and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, graduation from an accredited PA program Required
• Must be eligible for licensing in the state of TN Required
• Must be able to go through credential Required