Baptist·Columbus, Mississippi
The provider will perform comprehensive patient assessments, manage disease, and assist with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures under radiologist supervision. They are also responsible for writing orders, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with referring providers.
Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and service in various settings as researchers, consultants and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups and communities. Performs compressive assessments, and diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations.
Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising radiologists.
Evaluates patient medical history, medications, allergies (including contrast media), and laboratory data (e.g., renal function, coagulation parameters) to assess procedural risk.
Obtains informed consent, ensuring patients understand indications, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Assists with and performs minimally invasive, image-guided procedures (e.g., biopsies, drain placements, vascular access) under radiologist supervision and within APP scope of practice and credentialing.
Provides moderate sedation in accordance with hospital policy (if credentialed).
Performs post-procedure assessments, manages complications, and communicates findings to referring teams.
Writes orders, prescribes medications, orders diagnostic tests, and interprets results consistent with practice authority.
Educates patients and families on pre-, intra-, and post-procedure expectations and care requirements.
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up planning, and care coordination with referring providers.
Practices according to state/federal regulations, organizational policies, and clinical guidelines.
Collaborates with radiologists, nurses, technologists, and other health care professionals to optimize workflow and patient outcomes.
Supports quality improvement projects, performance benchmarks, and departmental initiatives.
Supports lifelong learning, engages in continuing education, and contributes to APP professional development.
Completes documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
Specifications: Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 1 year clinical experience functioning as APP
1 year clinical experience as an APP (NP or PA), preferably in acute care, procedural specialties, or radiology-related fields (IR, Sx, EM, CC)
Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Current unencumbered RN and APRN license (for NPs) or PA license
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an APP in acute care, procedural specialties, or radiology is required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Mississippi are often shaped by ongoing demand for experienced clinicians who can support primary care access, chronic disease management, and virtual or home-based visits. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an active NP or PA license, board certification, a current DEA certificate, and direct patient care experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
