Overview
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Physician Assistant for our Physician Services Department. This job is permanent, full time.
*Benefits Include:*
* Competitive Pay
* Free onsite parking
* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* 401(k) plan with company match
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:*
* Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
* Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
* Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
* Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
* Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
* Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
* Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.
*Minimum Education:*
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited PA Program:
â–¡ Preferred X Required
MSN from an accredited PA Program:
X Preferred â–¡ Required
6 months practical application within realm of PA Specialty:
â–¡ Preferred X Required
*Required Licenses:*
[Tennessee, United States] Physician Assistant
Current TN Physician Assistant License: *Required*
*Certifications:*
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
The below certifications will be required by Physicians before working in a new department with these additional certifications:
X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) X Hyperbaric Oxygen Certification (HBO)
**Job:** **Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant*
**Organization:** **Starr Athens Physicians Practices*
**Title:** *Physician Assistant*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-6507*
