Prisma Health

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Prisma Health • $80K — $100K *
Maryville, TN 37803In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA certification and active PA licensure in the relevant state
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Solid understanding of a broad range of medical conditions and treatments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform health histories and physical examinations
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests with physician oversight
  • Diagnose patients and develop treatment plans including medication prescriptions
  • Refer complicated cases to the supervising physician
  • Provide emergency care and execute emergency procedures as required
  • Contribute to policy development and clinic operational improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment
  • Participation in policy and operational development
  • Variable work shifts to accommodate personal schedules
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in a community-focused healthcare mission
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.

Essential Functions

  • Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20%
  • Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20%
  • Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20%
  • Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant's limit of care or level of training. - 20%
  • Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10%
  • Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%


Minimum Qualifications
  • Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
  • Experience - No previous experience required


Required Licensures
  • NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.
  • BLS


Other Required Skills/Knowledge
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred


Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)

Location
Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility
8104 BH POB Maryville

Department


About Prisma Health

Prisma Health is a not-for-profit health company and the largest healthcare system in South Carolina. It was formed in 2017 by the merger of Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System. Prisma Health operates 18 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient centers, providing a range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. The company also offers telehealth services and has a medical school, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
Learn more about Prisma Health
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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