Physician Assistant-Surgical

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; Presencial; USD 117.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive surgical services under physician supervision. The role supports trauma surgeons and medical teams, focusing on patient care, education, and meticulous recordkeeping.

You will assist in the OR, manage wounds, and perform post-op rounds and follow-ups. Strong documentation, communication, and the ability to work independently in a high-stress environment are essential.

Formación

• Proficient in surgical patient care under physician supervision.
• Knowledge of trauma care protocols and high-pressure decision making.
• Ability to perform wound closure and wound VAC management.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver surgical services under supervision of a physician.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care per protocols and standards.
• Assist in the OR as first and second assistant.
• Manage post-op rounds, follow-ups, and referrals.
• Document care plans, discharge summaries, and care notes.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Wound management

OR assistance

Documentation

Communication skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Educación

Master’s Degree — Physician Assistant

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

• 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 - DEA

North 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. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.