Physician Assistant

Baptist Health

20 days ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baptist Health as a Physician Assistant in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will practice medicine under the direction of supervising physicians and surgeons, supporting all aspects of patient care including clinical evaluations, procedures, treatment coordination, and patient education.

Conduct daily patient rounds independently or with supervising physicians Assist with heart and thoracic sur.

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and care plans Maintain accurate docum.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Baptist Health as a Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery supportPatient evaluationSurgical assistanceWound careTreatment coordinationPatient educationACLSBLSClinical documentationMedical order managementPatient roundsHistory and physical examinationsIncision and drainageDebridementSuture removalMedication prescription

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold an active Alabama Physician Assistant license. Current BLS certification is required, and while cardiothoracic experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Baptist Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Baptist Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery support, Patient evaluation, Surgical assistance, Wound care, Treatment coordination, Patient education, ACLS, BLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will practice medicine under physician supervision, performing clinical evaluations, patient rounds, and assisting in heart and thoracic surgical procedures. They are responsible for documenting patient care, managing treatment plans, and providing education to patients and t...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Health savings account, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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