Physician Assistant

Willis Knighton Health

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
  • Valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Louisiana necessary.
  • Physician Assistant (PA) credentials required.
  • Experience in an outpatient setting preferred but not explicitly stated.
  • Collaboration skills to work closely with physicians are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a supervising physician to provide patient care.
  • Deliver quality outcomes through evidence-based practices.
  • Establish and maintain a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA).
  • Adhere to state laws and professional guidelines in practice.
  • Manage acute and chronic patient conditions in urology.

Benefits

  • 100% hospital-based position, providing a focused clinical environment.
  • Day shift hours with on-call responsibilities, promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a specialized practice.
Full Job Description
Willis Knighton Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to join the system with a busy Urology practice.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting, caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty.

Responsibilities And Duties:
  • Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with a physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise.
  • Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
  • Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA) with a physician in like practice.
  • Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/CPA and delineation of privileges.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
  • APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Louisiana Board of Nursing
  • NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants
  • PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description:
  • This position is 100% hospital-based.

Work Shift:
  • Day (with call) and 40 hours per week


To learn more about this opportunity, or others, please call Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, [redacted] or email [redacted].

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