Ascension

Geriatric Physician Assistant

Ascension$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Licensure from the Maryland Board of Physicians required prior to hire
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred
  • Experience in elder care is beneficial
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under physician supervision.
  • Obtain patient histories and perform assessments, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
  • Document patient treatment and management of health conditions.
  • Educate patients and families on prevention, treatment options, and community resources.
  • Perform health screenings, immunizations, and preventative care assessments.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer matching
  • Long-term & short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Community engagement opportunities
Full Job Description
We Are Hiring

Location: Nashville, TN
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners 20th Avenue
Schedule: Full-time

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated APP to join an established practice within a well-respected busy health system network.

Position Highlights

Multidisciplinary Collaboration emphasized on elder care
Call structure: None required

Practice setting: Outpatient with AI Suki available

Relationship-First Care with longer time slots per visit

Work-life balance with a 4.5 day workweek

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
  • Obtain patient history and performs assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
  • Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
  • Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
  • Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Verified by local credentialing office.

Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.


Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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