Physician Assistant-Plastics

University Clinical Health, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health, Inc. invites a Physician Assistant to support inpatients and outpatients, sharing responsibility with physicians for exams, histories, and treatment plans. You will coordinate tests, write orders, and ensure comprehensive patient care.

Ideal candidates hold a PA degree, TN licensure eligibility, and credentialing readiness, with a strong commitment to compassionate care and medical excellence within a physician-led practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program is required.
• Eligibility to obtain state licensure in Tennessee is required.
• Credentialing and privileging processes must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and fellows on care plans.
• Perform routine exams, obtain histories, and communicate treatment plans.
• Write patient orders and interpret test results as part of care.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Compassionate care

Medical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, PA program

TN licensing eligibility

Credentialing required

Job description

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