PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR APRN- SURGERY
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Job overview
The physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse provides and evaluates patient care in a hospital setting, applying medical practice knowledge and independent judgment. Applicants must meet the education, licensure, and certification requirements for their professional pathway, including ACLS certification. Three to five years of hospital medicine experience is preferred. The role involves exposure to biological hazards and physical demands including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Education Required
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Physician Assistant Applicants: Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the National Certification examination through the National Commission of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the State Board of Medicine in Arkansas. ACLS certification required.
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APRN Candidates:
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A Masters degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. ACLS certification required.
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Experience
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Three to five years experience in hospital medicine preferred.
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Physical
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This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
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Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
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JOB SUMMARY
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The physician assistant / Nurse practitioner must possess knowledge of professional medical practice and care to administer and evaluate patient care; knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer care; knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; knowledge of common safety hazard and precautions to establish a safe work environment; skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care, skill in maintaining medical records, skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, patient care staff, supervising physicians, medical community, and referring providers. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.
How this job compares
Set against the 7,512 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$110–167K/yr2,718 salary ranges
- US median$46–90/hr1,773 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Physician Assistant jobs in Arkansas and 7,512 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- CVS Health1,079 open
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- Experience
- Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,015 postings).
- Education
- 2,374 of the 7,512 open Physician Assistant jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Physician Assistant jobs
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