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Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$125,507 / year median in Tennessee
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Physician Assistant
Job ID:
39295
Job Category:
Advanced Practice Provider
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BMG Metro Memphis
Facility:
BMG Clinics
Location:
Memphis, TN
Overview
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, andmunities. Performsprehensive 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.
Will first assist in surgical cases.
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 successfullypleted 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
Benefits
- Professional Development