Summary
Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patients health problems and serve in various settings as researchers consultants and patient advocates for individuals families groups and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments diagnoses and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Uses prescriptive authority procedures referrals treatments and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Provides clinical leadership.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Requirements Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: A graduate of a accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
Minimum: 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting
Special Skills
Minimum: Computer literate.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist we owe our success to our colleagues who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christs three-fold ministryhealing preaching and teaching. And we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 13429 - Assistant-Physician
Facility: BMG - ENT Surgical Specialists
Department: MG ENT Surgical Specialists
Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Type: Clinical Nurse
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Evenings
Location: US:TN:Germantown
Located in the Memphis metro area
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.