Physician Assistant-Surgical

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 146,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to deliver surgical services under physician supervision in a Tier 2 trauma setting. You will assist in the OR, manage wound care, and oversee post-op follow-ups while maintaining thorough documentation and patient education.

The role requires a Master’s in Physician Assistant and board certification, with the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant as required.
Board certification maintained and CME requirements met.
Ability to work independently and in a team within a trauma setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver surgical services under physician supervision.
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care per MSBML and standards.
Assist in the OR as first and second assistant.
Manage wound closure and wound vac; post-op follow-ups.
Maintain patient records, discharge notes, and care plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Autonomy

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

We 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 FUNCTIONS

Patient 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 labs

Continuing 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 environment

Physical Demands

A 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.