Physician Assistant-Surgical, FT, variable hours, some weekends

JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering surgical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing surgical  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.
• Complex and simple wound closure.  Wound vac management: application and removal and appropriate ordering of devices
• First and second assist in OR
• Clinic visits for seeing post op follow-ups, ER follow-ups, and new patient referrals
• 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.
• Performs pre and post op rounds
• Write progress notes and discharge summaries
• 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.
  Documentation:
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed
• Viewing and interpreting xrays, CT scans, and MRIs
• Ordering and interpreting labs
  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
  
•  Master's Degree in health-related or science field. Required
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• DEA - Narcotics License
• CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
  
  Work Experience
  
• 1-3 years. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Required
  
  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. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Occassionally 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Rarely
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

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