Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care - Department of Pediatrics

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant manages and provides patient medical care and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care under physician supervision and in accordance with University of Mississippi Medical Center, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. The role performs duties in support of the medical center’s purpose. The Physician Assistant conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures; evaluates medical complaints; obtains and records patient information; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; and prescribes therapy and medications according to treatment plans. The role also educates patients and families, follows safety and infection-control practices, participates in efforts to improve patient care, and serves as a specialty resource, educator, and mentor. Duties are general examples and may be changed or supplemented by management. The position is based at the UMMC Main Campus in Jackson, Mississippi. It is full-time, salaried, exempt, and grant-funded status is listed as no. The stated work shift is day shift.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved physician assistant program within 90 days.
Obtain PANCE certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure from the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure before the hire date.
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, family members, and staff.
Ability to educate patients and family members about disease or injury, care and treatment, and preventive health care.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

Nice To Haves

Critical care or acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, standardized patient care procedures; evaluate patients’ medical complaints and provide appropriate treatment.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, treatment procedures, and physical examination results.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Prescribe therapy and medications according to treatment plans.
Guide and instruct patients and families about disease processes, therapies, outcomes, and preventative health care.
Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
Serve on at least one hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
Demonstrate core standards of exceptional customer service.
Serve as an expert or resource to clinic staff in the area of specialty.
Educate and mentor students and newly hired advanced practice providers.
Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request.