Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Blount Memorial

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting. ****Essential Functions**** * Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20% * Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20% * Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20% * Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20% * Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight.  Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10% * Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10% ****Minimum Qualifications**** * Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College. * Experience - No previous experience required ****Required Licensures**** * NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working. * BLS ****Other Required Skills/Knowledge**** * Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills. * National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred **Work Shift** Variable (United States of America) **Location** Blount Memorial Hospital **Facility** 8104 BH POB Maryville **Department** 81041007 BMPG Gastroenterology Maryville Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.