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

Requirements:

* Master's Degree in health-related or science field; required
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; required
* Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); required
* Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician Assistant; required
* Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPR; required
* 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

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.