Senior Physician Assistant - Hospital Care & Neurology

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a Physician Assistant for direct patient care under a supervising physician. You will diagnose common ailments, order tests, and participate in coordinated hospital care under established protocols.

Responsibilities include initiating notes, coordinating with physicians, and contributing to neurology program activities. BLS/ACLS are required, 2–5 years of PA experience preferred, and Arkansas PA licensure is essential.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Direct patient care under physician supervision according to protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and diagnose common ailments with physician oversight.
• Order diagnostic and therapeutic services under supervising physician approval.
• Prescribe and sign orders with supervising physician countersignature.
• Coordinate coverage with supervising physician in the hospital.
• Initiate H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Take first calls for hospitalists and act per protocols/policies.
• Assist in developing neurology program and SAVES collaboration.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS and ACLS

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Arkansas PA license

NCCPA national certification

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a Physician Assistant for direct patient care under a supervising physician. You will diagnose common ailments, order tests, and participate in coordinated hospital care under established protocols.

Responsibilities include initiating notes, coordinating with physicians, and contributing to neurology program activities. BLS/ACLS are required, 2–5 years of PA experience preferred, and Arkansas PA licensure is essential.