Physician Assistant | Full-Time | Inpatient Physician Services (IPS)

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant works under the supervision of physician(s) to deliver comprehensive health care to patients. He/she assists with clinical management services, within the scope of their practice on patients in collaboration with other team members. He/she provides education to staff and patients as needs are identified; and assumes other duties as assigned. The Physician Assistant practices according to a Board-approved protocol which has been mutually agreed upon by the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician. Each protocol shall be prepared taking into consideration the specialty of the supervising physician, and must outline diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and categories of pharmacologic agents which may be ordered, administered, dispensed and/or prescribed for patients with diagnoses identified by the Physician Assistant. Each protocol shall contain a detailed description of backup coverage if the supervising physician is away from the primary office. Although licensed, no Physician Assistant shall practice until a duly executed protocol has been approved by the Board. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.
• Meet licensure requirements as provided by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.
• Mississippi State Licensure as a Physician Assistant required.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Physician Assistant.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of medical theories, practices and protocols relative to the scope of practice.
• Thorough knowledge of subject areas such as growth and development, pathophysiology, psychosocial assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, disease management, and the principles of health maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care hospital or a hospital owned physician clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive health care to patients under physician supervision.
• Assist with clinical management services within the scope of practice.
• Collaborate with other team members in patient care.
• Provide education to staff and patients as needs are identified.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Practice according to a Board-approved protocol mutually agreed upon by the Physician Assistant and supervising physician.
• Outline diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and categories of pharmacologic agents that may be ordered, administered, dispensed, and/or prescribed.
• Provide a detailed description of backup coverage if the supervising physician is away.
• Participate in weekend and holiday call rotation where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree