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• Serves as a resource for community agencies, as needed.
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
12907710 Uro-Gynecological Clinic
Monday - Thursday 8a-4:30p
Friday - 8a-12n
The Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. The position requires expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care through patient management plans. The Physician Assistant must demonstrate clinical competence, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, family members, and healthcare staff, while maintaining a professional and caring attitude. JOB FUNCTIONS
Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Physician.
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved protocols, and national standards of practice.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters and issues to patient/family member.
Serves as a resource for community agencies, as needed.
Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) system documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed.
Ensures clinical competence by staying abreast of changes in medical management.
Maintains board certification.
Completes annual CME required programs.
Participates in a variety of healthcare education activities.
Adheres to NMHS/NMMCI Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; required
Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; required
Excellent interpersonal skills; required
Responsible for a wide variety of patient care activities
Ability to work without close supervision
Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician
Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow
Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff members
Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issues
Must reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Frequently
Walking. Frequently
Sitting. Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. occasionally 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Rarely
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
$101,108.80-$126,380.80
Master’s Degree | Physician Assistant | Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Physician Assistant (MS) - MS State Board of Medical Licensure, Physician Assistant - National - NCCPA
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