Employment and Sponsorship

MAPA will feature PA employment opportunities currently available in Mississippi and surrounding states. For additional information, please email mapa@focus-ed.net.

Jobs Available

PA Program - Faculty Instructor at Mississippi College (Clinton, MS)

Mississippi College Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is seeking a Faculty instructor to supplement an innovative and dynamic faculty team. The ideal candidate will be a PA-C or Physician and will have a demonstrated track record in PA education and clinical practice. The candidate should also possess a commitment to continued professional development and scholarly work.

Job Responsibilities: Serve as course director for specified courses; Develop course materials; Coach student learning teams; Participate in admissions decisions; teach in areas of expertise/interest; Participate in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation. Click here to download a full job description

Minimum requirements include current NCCPA certification, a master's degree in a relevant field, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and eligibility for Mississippi licensure. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and a competitive benefit package is offered.

To apply, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to
Robert Philpot, PhD, PA-C
Chairman, Department of PA Studies
Phone: (601) 407-8109
Web: http://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/pa/
Email: philpot@mc.edu

(2/4/2012)

Physician's Assistant - Now Offering SIGN-ON BONUS

Enjoy a peaceful, rural atmosphere in a close proximity to an international airport.

Physician's Assistant needed for a growing family medical practice that excludes Obstetrics but includes Dermatology, Medical Aesthetics, Nursing Home, Hospice and Hospital-based Care. Must also be experienced in the following areas:

  • Collaborating with the Doctor for the patient's care.
  • Taking a complete medical history from the patient.
  • Performing full physicals.
  • Carrying out nursing home and geriatric responsibilities.
  • Assisting with inpatients at the local hospital.
  • Evaluating laboratory reports and work in a partnership with the Doctor.
  • Reviewing the charts for accuracy.
  • Playing an active role in the practice.

This position also has need of demonstrated:

  • Professional attitude and attire
  • Time management skills
  • Good computer skills

Other qualifications:

  • Certification in field.
  • Professional, positive work references.
  • Ability to work on weekends and share on-call time with the Doctor.

Email resume to janchism@ymail.com

(1/31/2012)

Physician's Assistant at Medical Clinic (Full-time)

Medical clinic seeking physician's assistant for full-time employment.

Ideally, the person who is hired will have experience in anti-aging, functional and regenerative medicine, although willing to train right candidate with nutrition education/experience.

Candidate must have professional demeanor, be eager to learn a more holistic approach to patient care, be comfortable teaching or speaking in public, adaptable to change, multi-task well and enjoy working in a face-paced environment.

Great opportunity to learn and become part of a practice focusing on restoring patients to optimal health. Beautiful new clinic and great support team.

If interested, please email your resume/vitae to j_barthel@earthlink.net

(11/14/2011)

Volunteers Needed for Mississippi College PA Program

The Mississippi College PA Program will welcome its first class in May 2011. If you are interested in serving as a guest lecturer or preceptor for PA students, please contact Tristen Harris, PA-C, Director of Clinical Education, at tharris@mc.edu. For more information about the program, please visit our website.