Assistant-Physician

Baptist • Madison, MS

7d

About The Position

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patients’ health problems. Serves in various settings as a researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses and manages illness and disease, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting.
• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program.
• Successful completion of the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Computer literacy.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Eligible for or holds a certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
• BLS.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level