Physician Assistant, PRN/On-call

Mercer University; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Physician Assistant for PRN/on-call coverage at our Jekyll Island clinic in Georgia. You will provide primary care under a physician, follow state scope protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases, educating patients on prevention, and referring to specialists when indicated. A PA-C license and Master’s in PA Studies are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA-C license.
• At least 1 year of general clinic experience.
• DEA license or willingness to obtain is a plus.
• BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to patients under supervision of a physician and state protocol.
• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Emphasize preventive care and disease management.
• Refer patients to specialists when indicated.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient evaluation

Supervision friendly

Education

Master’s degree in PA studies

Tools

Athena EMR

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant, PRN/On‑call

Location: Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to patients in the general population under the supervision of a physician, the Georgia Scope of Practice, and written approval protocols.
• Perform overall care tasks:
  • Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
  • Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
  • Manage overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
  • Refer patients to appropriate medical/health care specialists when indicated.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college/university.
• Current Physician Assistant (PA‑C) license.
• At least one year of experience in a general clinic situation, preferably a physician practice.
• Certificate of current liability insurance coverage.
• Experience in a family practice setting is a plus.
• Prescription authority from the DEA is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competent in Basic Life Support with current certification.
• Capable of examining and evaluating patient signs/symptoms and initiating treatment within scope of practice.
• Has prescriptive authority by using MD’s DEA or has own DEA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, intermediate computer skills, and ability to use EMR (Athena).
• Team player with clinic colleagues and the department as a whole.
• Flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes.
• Maintains appropriate professional patient‑clinician relationships.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

Background Check

• Criminal history required.

Documents Required

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, University-sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.