Physician Assistant Hospitalist, FT, variable hours, Ortho Trauma Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services in acute care settings and clinic (as needed) while under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. The position requires expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care through patient management plans. The Physician Assistant must demonstrate clinical competence, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, family members, and healthcare staff, while maintaining a professional and caring attitude.
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Patient Care:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing medical 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
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans

• Patient Education:

• Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters to patient/family member
• Serves as a resource for community agencies as needed

• Recordkeeping:

• Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed

• 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/NMMC

Policies/Procedures/Guidelines

• Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Master’s Degree in health-related or science field Required Master’s Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Required Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/
Preferred PA-C

• Physician Assistant National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire Required PA
• Physician Assistant Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPR Upon Hire Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/
  Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency
  Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills Required N/A
  Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric Required N/A
  Excellent interpersonal skills Required N/A
  Ability to work without close supervision Required N/A
  Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician Required N/A
  Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of workflow Required N/A
  Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Required N/A
  Ability to accurately diagnosis and provide treatment of patient’s condition Required N/A
  Ability to accurately document patient’s plan of care Required N/A
  Ability to provide quality care in the most cost effective manner Required N/A
  Ability to stay abreast of current trends in medical management Required N/A
  Ability to understand laws and regulations affecting scope of practice Required N/A
  •SCOPE•

Freedom To Act:

• Problem Solving:

• Impact:

• Financial Responsibility:

• Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:

Approval Responsibility:

P & L Responsibility:

Assets Controlled:

• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):

Total Financial Responsibility:

• Budget Responsibility

• Primary Budget Responsibility:

Shared Budget Responsibility:

About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.