Why North Mississippi Medical Center
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides comprehensive regional hospital care and free athletic training services to high schools across north Mississippi, northwest Alabama, and southern Tennessee.
- North Mississippi Medical Center (nmmc) serves more than 700,000 people in 24 counties in North Mississippi, northwest alabama and portions of tennessee. In fiscal year 2025, there were 24610 inpatient admissions, 70,365 emergency department visits, 620,199 outpatient visits, 36,739 rural…$979.1M spent in FY2024
- North Mississippi Medical Center employs certified athletic trainers who provide services to high schools in the service area at no cost. The trainers work with the sports teams at these schools on a daily basis during practice and training, as…$520K spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenWe believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 16116670 Ortho Trauma Work Shift: .
Job Description
The Physician Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services in acute care settings and clinic (as needed) while under physician supervision, focusing on patient care, education, and recordkeeping. The position requires expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care through patient management plans.
The Physician Assistant must demonstrate clinical competence, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, family members, and healthcare staff, while maintaining a professional and caring attitude.JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: • Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Physician • Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services in accordance with Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML), approved protocols, and national standards of practice • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans Patient Education: • Provides instruction and counsel regarding medical care matters to patient/family member • Serves as a resource for community agencies as needed Recordkeeping: • Ensures timely and accurate (as established by policy) documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed Continuing Education: • Ensures clinical competence by staying abreast of changes in medical management o Maintains board certification o Completes annual CME required programs • Participates in a variety of healthcare education activities Regulatory: • Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines • Complies with applicable State/Federal/Regulatory Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Laws Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication (written and verbal)skills • Provide care to patients ranging from neonate to geriatric • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to work without close supervision • Ability exercise autonomy in medical decisions as determined by supervising Physician • Organize multiple tasks and maintain control of workflow • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment • Ability to accurately diagnosis and provide treatment of patient’s condition • Ability to accurately document patient’s plan of care • Ability to provide quality care in the most cost effective manner • Ability to stay abreast of current trends in medical management • Ability to understand laws and regulations…
About North Mississippi Medical Center
From its Form 990- Budget $985.1M · Health Care
- Staff 5,500 · founded 1982
- Pays its leaders $253K–$2.0M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 300 · Jobs at North Mississippi Medical Center · Full 990 report