Physician Assistant - PRN

About the Role

To manage and provide patient medical care and promote patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Must graduate from an approved physician assistant program within 90 days and obtain PANCE certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations

• PANCE certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure prior to hire date

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to educate patients and family members about the nature of the disease/injury, proper care and treatment, and preventative health care.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures; evaluates patient's medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, treatment procedures, and results of physical examination.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribes therapy and medications according to the treatment plan.
• Provides guidance and instruction to patients and families regarding disease processes, therapies, outcomes, and preventative health care.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Serves on at least one hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Functions as an expert/resource to clinic staff in the area of specialty.
• Serves as an educator and mentor to students and new hire advanced practice providers.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments, such as high noise levels and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions (e.g., risk of radiation exposure, bloodborne pathogens, fumes, or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals), frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional traveling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and occasional walking.

Time Type: Part-time
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Pay Class: Hourly
FTE %: 0
Work Shift: Day

Job Posting Date: 08/11/2026
Job Closing Date: Open until filled