Physician Assistant, PRN/On-call

Mercer University • Jekyll Island, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Medicine is searching for a Part-time seasonal/PRN Physician Assistant for the Jekyll Island, Georgia clinic location.

Requirements

• This position requires a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college/university, a current Physician Assistant, PA-C and at least one year of experience in a general clinic situation, preferably a physician practice.
• Candidate must provide a certificate of current liability insurance coverage.
• Competent in providing Basic Life Support (with current certification).
• Capable of examining and evaluating patient signs/symptoms and initiates treatment as indicated within their scope of practice.
• Has prescriptive authority by using our MD’s DEA or has their own DEA.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Applications and intermediate computer skills and experience or ability to utilize EMR (Athena).
• Able to work as team player with clinic colleagues and department as a whole.
• Must be flexible
• Maintains appropriate professional patient-clinician relationships.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Must possess the ability to provide overall care

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a family practice setting is a plus as is prescription authority from the DEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to patients in the general population under the supervision of a physician, the Georgia Scope of Practice, and written approval protocols.
• Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
• Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
• Refers patients to appropriate medical/health care specialists when indicated

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees