Physician Assistant, FT, Winfield IMA

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

Preferred

Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/

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

**SCOPE**

Freedom To Act

**Problem Solving:**

Impact

• Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility: