Education:
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current NCCPA certification.
Valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Arkansas
Experience:
Experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Proficiency in performing minor medical procedures and assisting in surgeries
Strong communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail
Experience in orthopedics or sports medicine is preferred
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time on-site role for a Physician Assistant located in Jonesboro, AR. The Physician Assistant will work closely with physicians to provide patient care, assess and diagnose medical conditions, develop treatment plans, and perform minor medical procedures. Additional responsibilities include follow-up care, patient education, and assistance in surgical procedures. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients and active participation in improving practice operational efficiency.
St. Bernards Healthcare has four hospitals in its network – the flagship facility anchoring the Matthews Medical Mile in Jonesboro, St. Bernards Medical Center; St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, and a management relationship with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.