Provider-Advanced Practice Neonatal PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Physician Assistant for a primary care setting in New Albany, Mississippi. The role performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illnesses in collaboration with physicians and health care professionals.

The PA will develop care plans, utilize prescriptive authority, and engage in professional development activities while ensuring quality patient care in line with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Successfully completed the NCCPA certification.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state.
• BLS certification or equivalent life-support training.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within the scope of practice.
• Uses prescriptive authority and referrals in line with laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Job Summary

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Preferred/Desired