Physician Assistant Hospitalist, FT, variable hours, Ortho Trauma

JOB SUMMARYThe Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services in acute care settings and clinic (as needed) while 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 to patient/family member * Serves as a resource for community agencies as needed **Recordkeeping:** * Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) 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/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines * Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws

QUALIFICATIONS Education Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred Master's Degreein health-related or science fieldRequired

Master's DegreeGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programRequired

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/

Preferred PA-C - Physician AssistantNational Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Upon HireRequired PA - Physician AssistantMississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician AssistantUpon HireRequired Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPRUpon HireRequired

Preferred

Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyExcellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skillsRequiredN/AProvide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatricRequiredN/AExcellent interpersonal skillsRequiredN/AAbility to work without close supervisionRequiredN/AAbility exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising PhysicianRequiredN/AOrganize multiple tasks and maintain control of workflowRequiredN/AMust be able to work independently as well as in a team environmentRequiredN/AAbility to accurately diagnosis and provide treatment of patient’s conditionRequiredN/AAbility to accurately document patient’s plan of careRequiredN/AAbility to provide quality care in the most cost effective mannerRequiredN/AAbility to stay abreast of current trends in medical managementRequiredN/AAbility to understand laws and regulations affecting scope of practiceRequiredN/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: