JOB SUMMARY
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** | | --- | Patient Care: * 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. Patient Education: * Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters and issues to patient/family member. * Serves as a resource for community agencies, as needed. Recordkeeping: * Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) system documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed. Continuing Education: * 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. Regulatory: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMCI Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. * Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/Preferred
Master's Degree
in health-related or science field
Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required/
Preferred
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Upon Hire
Required
And
Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician Assistant
Upon Hire
Required
And
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPR
Upon Hire
Required
Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required/Preferred
Proficiency
Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; required
Required
N/A
Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; required
Required
N/A
Excellent interpersonal skills; required
Required
N/A
Responsible for a wide variety of patient care activities
Selection Required
N/A
Ability to work without close supervision
Selection Required
N/A
Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician
Selection Required
N/A
Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow
Selection Required
N/A
Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff members
Selection Required
N/A
Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issues
Selection Required
N/A
Must reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve
Selection Required
N/A
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Selection Required
N/A
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