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University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic medical center

Physician Assistant - Medicine, Adult Hospital

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Jackson, MS, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate from an approved physician assistant program within 90 days of hire.
  • Obtain Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants prior to hire.
  • Obtain licensure from the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire.
  • Possess knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
  • Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, family members, and staff.
  • Educate patients and family members about disease or injury, proper care and treatment, and preventive health care.
  • Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, including exposure to biohazards and potentially dangerous equipment, frequent extended hours, occasional offsite travel, and specified bending, lifting, climbing, crawling, crouching, driving, kneeling, pushing, reaching, standing, twisting, and walking.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct complex, standardized patient care procedures; evaluate patients' medical complaints and provide appropriate treatment.
  • Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, treatment procedures, and physical examination results.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
  • Prescribe therapy and medications according to treatment plans.
  • Provide patients and families with guidance and instruction regarding disease processes, therapies, outcomes, and preventive health care.
  • Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
  • Serve on at least one hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
  • Function as an expert or resource for clinic staff in the area of specialty.
  • Serve as an educator and mentor to students and newly hired advanced practice providers.
  • Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request.

About the company

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University of Mississippi Medical Center

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University of Mississippi Medical Center is Mississippi’s public academic medical center and health-sciences university. The institution operates hospitals, clinics, professional schools, research programs, and statewide health initiatives. It serves patients, students, families, clinicians, researchers, and communities throughout Mississippi. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with education, research, public service, and centralized university operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and administration. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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