Surgery - General Physician Needed

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: M-F 7-5, Rotating Weekends, 10 days of call per month Location: Center for Cardiovascular Surgery - Pascagoula, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

The Physician Assistant works under the supervision of physician(s) to deliver comprehensive health care to patients. He/she assists with clinical management services, within the scope of their practice on patients in collaboration with other team members. The Physician Assistant practices according to a Board-approved protocol which has been mutually agreed upon by the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician. Each protocol shall be prepared taking into consideration the specialty of the supervising physician, and must outline diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and categories of pharmacologic agents which may be ordered, administered, dispensed and/or prescribed for patients with diagnoses identified by the Physician Assistant. Each protocol shall contain a detailed description of backup coverage if the supervising physician is away from the primary office. Although licensed, no Physician Assistant shall practice until a duly executed protocol has been approved by the Board.

Education Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.

Must meet licensure requirements as provided by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.

License Mississippi State Licensure as a Physician Assistant required.

Certifications National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.

Experience A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Physician Assistant.

Experience in an acute care hospital or a hospital owned physician clinic setting preferred.

Reports to Practice Administrator, with clinical direction given by supervising physician(s)

Physical Demands Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.

subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.

Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.

Special Demands Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.

Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), Must have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, methods and procedures; a thorough knowledge of medical theories, practices and protocols relative to the scope of practice; a thorough knowledge of subject areas such as growth and development, pathophysiology, psychosocial assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, disease management, and the principles of health maintenance.

Weekend and Holiday call rotation where applicable.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.

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