Physician Assistant PA

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of physicians andAPPs

• Practice setting: Inpatient hospitalist service

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

• 411bed hospital

• Serving a population of approximately 350,000

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.

• Obtain patient history and perform assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.

• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.

• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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