Geriatric Physician Assistant

Location: Nashville, TN
Facility Name:  Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners 20th Avenue
Schedule:  Full-time, 4.5 day work week; no call.

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration emphasized on elder care
• Call structure:  None required
• Practice setting:  Outpatient with AI Suki available
• Relationship -First Care with longer time slots per visit
• Work-life balance with a 4.5 day workweek
• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Verified by local credentialing office.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.