Physician Assistant WCPG, FT, Herber Springs Clinic
Company: Unity Health
Location: Heber Springs
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 1. EDUCATION: The Physician
Assistant will have a current license as a Physician Assistant in
the state of Arkansas, and will be governed by recommendations of
the Credentialing Committee and Hospital Board approval in
accordance with the Arkansas State Medical Board. S/He will also
have a current national certification as directed by the National
Commission for the Certification of Physicians Assistants. 2.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two to five years of clinical experience
as a Physician Assistant preferred. BLS and ACLS certified.
Demonstrates excellent leadership abilities and good communication
skills. 3. KNOWLEDGE: Provides healthcare services under direct
supervision of his/her supervising physician and other duties as
assigned by his/her administrative representative. Engages in
independent decision making about the needs of clients and
collaborates with health professionals and health care programs as
a member of the health care team. 4. Safety Sensitive: YES In the
interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients,
associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions
as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job
position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the
health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is
actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in
possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from
employment in a “safety sensitive” position. DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for providing direct patient care, diagnosing and
treating common ailments in collaboration with a licensed physician
and under the direction of the physician according to established
protocol and policy statements. 1) Physician Assistant is
considered the agent of his supervising physician in the
performance of all practice-related activities, including but not
limited to the ordering of diagnostic, therapeutic and other
medical services. 2) All prescriptions and orders issued by the
Physician Assistant identify his supervising physician and are
counter signed by his supervising physician. 3) Physician
Assistant’s supervising Physician may delegate prescriptive
authority under his DEA number to the physician assistant to
include prescribing, ordering and administering Schedule III
through V controlled substances, all legend drugs, and all
non-schedule prescriptive mediations and medical devices. 4) The
Physician Assistant coordinates coverage with supervising physician
n the Hospital. 5) The Physician Assistant initiates H & P’s,
progress notes, and discharge summaries. 6) The Physician Assistant
takes first calls for hospitalists and acts according to
established protocols and/or policies. 7) The Physician Assistant
assists in developing and participates in the neurology program
including the SAVES program at the Hospital. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting
patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires working under
stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours. Requires
exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Exposure to
infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of
gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles.
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