Physician Assistant (PA)

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant provides clinical support to the division's inpatient and outpatient services. Shares responsibility with attending physicians and fellows for performing routine medical examinations and procedures, conducting and evaluating interval histories, communicating treatment plans, obtaining lab tests, and ensuring comprehensive care.

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

Patient care

Patient assessment

Patient treatment plans

Patient procedure

Patient orders

Test interpretation

Patient/parent education

Prescription writing

Patient satisfaction

Regulatory compliance

Chart documentation

Clinic revenue process

Evaluation of care

Case review to attending physician

Patient care protocols

Core Competencies

Ability to use effective communication skills to elicit and provide information

Work effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as a member of a health care team

Demonstrate emotional resilience and stability, adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity

Display compassionate and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families

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