Overview

We have a very clear mission at Legacy: to make life better for our patients, our community and each other. We show it every day, in everything we do. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference, we would like to talk with you.

Under the direction of the Physician Assistant’s Supervising Physician or Designated Agent, provides medical and surgical services to patients of the Urgent Care Clinic(s). Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of practice as a dependent medical practitioner.

Qualification and Licensure Requirements:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by any of the following accrediting bodies:
• Committee on Allied Health, Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA)
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Current applicable state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or ability to obtain licensure upon date of hire
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
• Current certification dependent upon specific position to include Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum one-year direct patient management experience in related setting, strongly preferred. Requires knowledge of professional medical practice and care to provide/evaluate patient care.
• Requires skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Requires proficiency with basic computer skills, knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, administration and prescription of medications, and delivering physical care following a treatment plan.
• Legacy Values in Action: Follow guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Benefits of Working for Legacy

• A nonprofit that serves the community.
• Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved.
• Full compensation and benefits package to include competitive salary, relocation assistance, CME allowance, full medical plan, malpractice coverage, retirement and much more.
• Special location clinics qualify for National Health Service Corps loan repayment as well as Legacy Special Location stipend.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

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