physician assistant - Athens, TN, United States - LifePoint Health

Description

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:
□ Preferred X Required

MSN from an accredited PA Program:
X Preferred □ Required

6 months practical application within realm of PA Specialty:
□ 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)


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Organization: **Starr Athens Physicians Practices


Title: *Physician Assistant


Location: *Tennessee-Athens


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