Physician Assistant - PRN Job Description

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Physician Assistant - PRN

LifePoint Health - Athens, TN

Description

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Physician Assistant for our Physician Services Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay
Free onsite parking
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
401(k) plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited PA Program:
• Preferred X Required

MSN from an accredited PA Program:

X Preferred • Required

6+ months practical application within realm of PA Specialty:
• Preferred X Required

Required Licenses:

[Tennessee, United States] Physician Assistant

Current TN Physician Assistant License: Required

Certifications:

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required by Physicians before working in a new department with these additional certifications:

X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) X Hyperbaric Oxygen Certification (HBO)