Physician Assistant, PRN/On-call
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Doctor/Physician
Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor
Job Title:
Physician Assistant, PRN/On‑call
Department:Family Medicine
College/Division:School Of Medicine
Primary Job Posting
Location:
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:Mercer Medicine is searching for a Part‑time seasonal/PRN Physician Assistant for the Jekyll Island, Georgia clinic location.
Responsibilities:Provide primary health care to patients in the general population under the supervision of a physician, the Georgia Scope of Practice, and written approval protocols.
Qualifications:This position requires a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college/university, a current Physician Assistant, PA‑C, and at least one year of experience in a general clinic situation, preferably a physician practice. Candidate must provide a certificate of current liability insurance coverage. Experience working in a family practice setting is a plus, as is prescription authority from the DEA.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:- Competent in providing Basic Life Support (with current certification).
- Capable of examining and evaluating patient signs/symptoms and initiating treatment as indicated within scope of practice.
- Has prescriptive authority by using our MD’s DEA or has their own DEA.
- Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Office Applications and intermediate computer skills and experience or ability to utilize EMR (Athena).
- Able to work as a team player with clinic colleagues and department as a whole.
- Must be flexible.
- Maintains appropriate professional patient‑clinician relationships.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Must possess the ability to provide overall care including:
- Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
- Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Emphasizing preventive care and disease management.
- Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and developmental issues.
- Referring patients to appropriate medical/health care specialists when indicated.
- Criminal History
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
Hours:
0
Job Family:Staff Other Non‑exempt
EEO Statement:EEO/Veteran/Disability
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