Physician Assistant-Surgical

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Vor Ort; USD 117.000 - 146.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to support trauma and plastic surgery teams in Tupelo, MS.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, operative assistance, and detailed recordkeeping under physician supervision. The position requires a Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant, state licensure, and active certifications (CPR and narcotics license).

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant and licensure as a PA.
• CPR certification and narcotics license as required by state.
• Ability to perform in high-pressure trauma and surgical settings.

Aufgaben

• Provide surgical services under physician supervision; assist in OR.
• Perform pre- and post-operative rounds and follow-ups.
• Wound management, documentation, and patient education.
• View and interpret xrays, CTs, MRIs; manage labs.
• Maintain compliance with policies and CME requirements.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Autonomy

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Physician Assistant-Surgical### Physician Assistant-SurgicalApply: Tupelo - North MS Plastic Surgery: Full time: Posted Today: JR100833We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**12506930 Plastic Surgery Clinic**Work Shift:**Day shift , will take call**Job Description:**The Surgical Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering surgical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting.JOB FUNCTIONSPatient Care:• Promotes and maintains health by providing surgical services under the supervision of a Physician.• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved protocols, and national standards of practice.• Complex and simple wound closure. Wound vac management: application and removal and appropriate ordering of devices• First and second assist in OR• Clinic visits for seeing post op follow-ups, ER follow-ups, and new patient referrals• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.Patient Education:• Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters and issues to patient/family member.• Performs pre and post op rounds• Write progress notes and discharge summaries• Serves as a resource for community agencies, as needed.Recordkeeping:• Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) system documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed.Documentation:• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed• Viewing and interpreting xrays, CT scans, and MRIs• Ordering and interpreting labsContinuing Education:• Ensures clinical competence by staying abreast of changes in medical management.• Maintains board certification.• Completes annual CME required programs.• Participates in a variety of healthcare education activities.Regulatory:• Adheres to NMHS/NMMCI Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.• Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; required• Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; required• Excellent interpersonal skills; required• Responsible for a wide variety of patient care activities• Ability to work without close supervision• Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician• Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow• Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff members• Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issues• Must reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environmentPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Standing. Frequently• Walking. Frequently• Sitting. Occasionally• Lifting/Carrying. Occasionally 100 lbs• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently• Climbing. Rarely• Balancing. Occasionally• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally• Grasping. Frequently• Speaking. Constantly• Hearing. Constantly• Repetitive Motions. Constantly• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$117,041.60-$146,307.20## **Education:**Master’s Degree | Physician Assistant | Required**Certifications:**DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, Narcotics License - DEANorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.