Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The physician assistant first assist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. The role is unique to the Physician Assistants specialty area in Surgical Oncology. Provides direct patient care and assumes primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room and inpatient settings. Collaborates, refers, and consults with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care. Contributes to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The physician assistant first assist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. The role is unique to the Physician Assistants specialty area in CV Surgery. Provides direct patient care and assumes primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room and inpatient settings. Collaborates, refers, and consults with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care. Contributes to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventative care under the supervision of a physician. Functions primarily as a first assistant during cardiovascular and thoracic operative procedures. Clinical Practice Expert: Provides advanced level of direct and indirect care to individual patients/families and/or groups of patients/families in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Evidence-Based Consultant & Researcher: Demonstrates collaborative leadership with researchers, other health professionals, divisions, and departments to generate knowledge and make practice changes based on research findings, as well as, the results of the organizational and departmental quality improvement processes. Clinical Leadership: Provides leadership in meeting system, organizational, division, and departmental goals. Demonstrates accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant
• Physician Assistant 1-3 years
• Licensed Physician Assistant Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant-Certified - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with physicians, residents, advanced practice nurses, nurses, department leaders and support staff thereby creating a cohesive well developed team.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Physician Assistant - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventative care under the supervision of a physician.
• Functions primarily as a first assistant during cardiovascular and thoracic operative procedures.
• Provides advanced level of direct and indirect care to individual patients/families and/or groups of patients/families in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrates collaborative leadership with researchers, other health professionals, divisions, and departments to generate knowledge and make practice changes based on research findings, as well as, the results of the organizational and departmental quality improvement processes.
• Provides leadership in meeting system, organizational, division, and departmental goals.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development.

What This Job Offers

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