Physician Assistant (PA)

Who We Are As the only independent and physician‑led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. Position Summary The Physician Assistant provides clinical support to the division's of plastic surgery at the local clinic. You will assist in ambulatory settings as well as acute. Assist in clinic and acute inpatient rounding and surgical cases. Shares responsibility with attending physicians and fellows for performing routine medical examinations and procedures, conducting and evaluating interval histories, communicating treatment plans, obtaining lab tests, and ensuring comprehensive care. Key Results Areas (KRAs) Patient care Patient assessment Patient treatment plans Patient procedure Patient orders Test Interpretation Patient/parent education Prescription writing Patient satisfaction Regulatory compliance Chart documentation Clinic revenue process Evaluation of care Case review to attending physicianPatient care protocols Core Competencies Ability to use effective communication skills to elicit and provide information Work effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals as a member of a health care team Demonstrate emotional resilience and stability, adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity Display compassionate and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families #J-18808-Ljbffr