Extraordinary opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to work at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
We have an extraordinary full-time opportunity available for a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant to join a premiere cardiothoracic surgery team practicing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeons are looking to add a PA to our practice, which includes surgeons, surgery residents, a nurse practitioner, and medical students. Job responsibilities include clinic and hospital evaluation and management, surgical assisting, rounding, and helping teach medical students and surgery residents. Our physicians are committed to a team approach that provides top-notch care and service in an educational environment.The practice is located in the capital city of Mississippi, an area that offers an ideal blend of a friendly and growing community. The Jackson metro area offers abundant choices for education, entertainment, shopping, and family activities. The many high quality public schools, numerous private academies, the experiential learning at our local colleges, or the continuing education options at our own health related school, dental school, and nursing school make our area unique. Close by are Natchez, Vicksburg, and other areas with a unique history, and we are only a short drive from the revitalized Mississippi gulf coast. The Mississippi Delta is an hours drive north, epicenter of the Delta blues, Southern literature and cuisine.The University Medical Center is home to the University of Mississippi schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Related Professions, Dentistry and Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, the University Hospitals and Health System, a busy trauma center, and many other high level services, including heart and kidney transplantation.The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary and great benefits package.Education/Learning Experience:- Required: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.Skills/Knowledge:- Required: Must be able to apply diverse principles of logic, medical and scientific thinking to a wide range of health care situations. Ability to apply accepted methods of treatment and creative new developments to health care problems.Licenses/Certifications:- Required: NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) certified or eligible; and licensed or eligible for licensure by the Medical Examining Board(s) of the state(s) in which the PA practices.EOE, M/F/D/V.