Physician Assistant, North MS Dermatology Clinic
- North Mississippi Health Services
- United States
- Aug 26, 2026
Job Description
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
| JOB SUMMARY |
| The Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. The position requires expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care through patient management plans. The Physician Assistant must demonstrate clinical competence, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, family members, and healthcare staff, while maintaining a professional and caring attitude. |
Qualifications
Education Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred Master's Degreein health-related or science fieldRequired
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Upon HireRequiredAnd Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician AssistantUpon HireRequiredAnd CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCertified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPRUpon HireRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyExcellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; requiredRequiredN/AProvide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; requiredRequiredN/AExcellent interpersonal skills; requiredRequiredN/AResponsible for a wide variety of patient care activitiesSelection RequiredN/AAbility to work without close supervisionSelection RequiredN/AAbility exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising PhysicianSelection RequiredN/AOrganize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flowSelection RequiredN/AMust have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff membersSelection RequiredN/AMust be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issuesSelection RequiredN/AMust reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serveSelection RequiredN/AMust be able to work independently as well as in a team environmentSelection RequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Upon HireRequiredAnd Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure as a Physician AssistantUpon HireRequiredAnd CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCertified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in CPRUpon HireRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyExcellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills; requiredRequiredN/AProvide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric; requiredRequiredN/AExcellent interpersonal skills; requiredRequiredN/AResponsible for a wide variety of patient care activitiesSelection RequiredN/AAbility to work without close supervisionSelection RequiredN/AAbility exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising PhysicianSelection RequiredN/AOrganize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flowSelection RequiredN/AMust have extensive contact with: Physicians, Nurses, patients, family members, and other NMMC Staff membersSelection RequiredN/AMust be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) complex medical issuesSelection RequiredN/AMust reflect a professional, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serveSelection RequiredN/AMust be able to work independently as well as in a team environmentSelection RequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Schedule
Day
About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
