Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

We Are Hiring Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for a full-time Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join our elite team! Why Join Our Team About Ascension St. Vincent’s Founded in 1898 by the Daughters of Charity, we have the oldest hospital in Birmingham. Since then we have grown to include a regional network of healthcare services and facilities which includes five hospitals, a health and wellness facility, outpatient surgery and diagnostic centers, primary care network, home health and hospice, home medical equipment services, behavioral health, wellness services, corporate health services and specialized care. The system employs 4,700 associates and has more than 1,100 physicians serving on medical staffs. About Birmingham Why Birmingham? Our wonderful climate, tree-blanketed and hilly terrain, and the wonderful hospitality of our people make Birmingham an ideal place to live. Outstanding public and private schools, colleges and universities, including a world class medical research university at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Birmingham is home to the Birmingham Civil Rights District National Monument, a progressive business climate that fosters growth, a revitalized downtown where people go to work, live and play, and an unparalleled food and art scene that has grabbed the attention of visitors and publications across the world. Highest concentration of health care jobs in any of the top 50 MSAs in the country. With one of the lowest costs of living of any major metro in the Southeast and more green space per capita than any other city of our size, Birmingham is one of America’s best-kept secrets About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. What You Will Do Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for a Physician Assistant for our St. Vincent's Urgent Care - Homewood. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical services to patients at Ascension St. Vincent's Urgent Care located in Homewood, AL. Position Highlights: Provides urgent care for children and adults Evening and weekend hours (closed Sundays) Responsibilities: Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. Job Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required Credential(s): Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Preferred Credential(s): Orthopedic Physician Assistant credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. Education: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred. Visa Eligibility None Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify