Physician Assistant, Dr. Wise & Dr. Valentine - Orthopaedics

The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. • Hattiesburg, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Masters Physician Assistant program.
• Successful completion of the required clinical practice hours of the accredited university.
• A current Mississippi Physician Assistant license.

Nice To Haves

• A current certification in ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses.
• Promotes health and disease prevention.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies.
• Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups.

What This Job Offers

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