Provider-Advanced Practice Neonatal Lead

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to work in a primary care setting. The PA will develop and manage plans of care with physician oversight, utilize prescriptive authority, and refer patients as needed. Collaboration with clinicians and ongoing professional development are expected.

The role requires PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and a graduate PA training program. Computer literacy and patient-focused care are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of PA experience in a primary care setting.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant and eligibility for prescriptive privileges.
• Graduate of an accredited PA training program and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within the scope of practice.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments as allowed by law.
• Interacts with peers and contributes to professional development.
• Provides clinical leadership and supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Lifelong learning

Plan of care

Education

PA education

NCCPA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• A graduate of a accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. BLS