Physician Assistant, Dr. Wise & Dr. Valentine - Orthopaedics

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills: Successful completion of a Masters Physician Assistant program. Must have successfully completed the required clinical practice hours of the accredited university.

Certification/Licensure: A current Mississippi Physician Assistant license. Also, prefer a current certification in ACLS.

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours a week, hours will vary