14 physician assistant jobs found

JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering surgical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Promotes and maintains health by providing surgical  services under the supervision of a Physician. Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure...

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. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Patient Care: * Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Physician. * Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved protocols, and national standards of practice. * Provides...

JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering surgical services under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Patient Care: * Promotes and maintains health by providing surgical  services under the supervision of a Physician. * Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved...

P rimary responsibility is to provide care coordination for the high risk population of the practice. This will include developing and managing processes that directly improve care management and care coordination for the primary care practice population. Functions as the care team coordinator and communicates with all members of the team to ensure patients progress toward individual health care goals. Assists the patient care team in providing the highest quality of care to the primary care practice population in a cost effective manner. Collaborates with the patient care team to move populations through the continuum of care and develops structured care methodologies. Evaluates complex patient progress, intervening and facilitating as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Must demonstrate clinical expertise and must role model the application of clinical practice standards in assigned patient populations including but not limited to: Reduce avoidable...

JOB SUMMARY The Admission & Discharge Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing patient admission and discharge activities, including serving as a welcoming and professional representative, collecting necessary patient information and payments, supporting patient scheduling, and maintaining area supply stock. This role operates under the guidance of the area Supervisor/Team Lead and utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to engage positively and effectively with patients, maintain accurate records, utilize systems to manage schedule and activities, and support claims and billing review to drive efficient patient flow and a high quality patient care experience. JOB FUNCTIONS Customer Service: Greets patients in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner. Answers and directs calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed. Directs visitors and physician...

JOB SUMMARY The Admission & Discharge Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing patient admission and discharge activities, including serving as a welcoming and professional representative, collecting necessary patient information and payments, supporting patient scheduling, and maintaining area supply stock. This role operates under the guidance of the area Supervisor/Team Lead and utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to engage positively and effectively with patients, maintain accurate records, utilize systems to manage schedule and activities, and support claims and billing review to drive efficient patient flow and a high quality patient care experience. JOB FUNCTIONS Customer Service: Greets patients in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner. Answers and directs calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed. Directs visitors and physician...

JOB SUMMARY The ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN- AWAITING PRIVILEGES (APC)  at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The APC  must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, and national standards of practice as directed by the physician preceptor. Patient Education: Provides patients and/or family members with...

JOB SUMMARY The Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Supervisor at North Mississippi Health Services, Heart Institute, has several key responsibilities. They oversee echocardiography procedures, coordinate activities for Echocardiography Sonographers, schedule staff, ensure staff's continued education, maintain ICAEL Accreditation, collaborate with cardiologists to implement new procedures, assist in performance evaluations, and manage equipment maintenance. As a supervisor, this role oversees and guides a team of employees to ensure efficient task completion, promoting teamwork and effective coordination. JOB FUNCTIONS Clinical: The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode: 2-Dimensional; Spectral Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Transesophageal Echocardiography; and assists with Cardiac Biopsy). Coordinates the activities for the Echocardiography Sonographers, i.e., work assignments and...

JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating surgical patients while adhering to established standards and protocols. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care : Assesses, diagnoses, and treats surgical patients according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, and national standards of practice as directed by the physician preceptor. Remains on call and...

JOB SUMMARY The Clinic & Multi-Skilled Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing basic laboratory, radiology, and/or nursing procedures as directed and within scope of practice, assisting physicians and nurse practitioners, and ensuring the proper use and maintenance of laboratory/radiological equipment. Additionally, this role involves accurate recordkeeping and documentation, patient and family education, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and participation in performance improvement activities. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Performs basic laboratory, radiology, and/or nursing procedures as directed and within scope of practice. Assist Physician/Nurse Practitioner as directed. Equipment maintenance: Responsible for proper use and maintenance of laboratory/radiological equipment. Recordkeeping/Documentation: Accurately and efficiently reports/documents patient...

JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, performing treatments, and administering medication as directed. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Assure smooth, timely patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms. Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document all information in patient’s chart/electronic health record (EHR). Performs treatments, tests, or procedures. Administers medication as directed....

JOB SUMMARY The Admission & Discharge Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing patient admission and discharge activities, including serving as a welcoming and professional representative, collecting necessary patient information and payments, supporting patient scheduling, and maintaining area supply stock. This role operates under the guidance of the area Supervisor/Team Lead and utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to engage positively and effectively with patients, maintain accurate records, utilize systems to manage schedule and activities, and support claims and billing review to drive efficient patient flow and a high quality patient care experience. JOB FUNCTIONS Customer Service: Greets patients in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner. Answers and directs calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed. Directs visitors and physician...

JOB SUMMARY The Supervisor - Nursing at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided to patients, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards. They utilize the nursing process, respond to critical incidents, and oversee departmental services to maintain a professional and efficient environment. As a supervisor, this role oversees and guides a team of employees to ensure efficient task completion, promoting teamwork and effective coordination. JOB FUNCTIONS Plans directs, coordinates and evaluates quality of nursing care rendered to customers in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies. Utilizes nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care. Responds immediately/appropriately to potentially life threatening incidents...

JOB SUMMARY The Dietitian at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and monitoring patients' progress to ensure effective medical nutrition therapy. They provide individual counseling to patients with specific dietary needs, teach diet services to staff, and mentor peers and assistants in patient care. The role requires strong communication skills, adherence to regulatory standards, budgetary awareness, and the ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and collaborate with various healthcare professionals. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Nutritional Assessment/Care Plans: * Assesses patients/residents as referred by the physician or nurse, as determined to be high nutritional risk or per regulatory requirements and develops plans for medical nutrition therapy. * Monitors patients’/residents’ progress to assure efficacy of chosen nutrition therapy and recommends changes in therapy to the...