Jason Southall named chief advanced practice provider for Marshall Health Network

Marshall Health Network (MHN) has named Jason Southall, PA-C, MBA, OHC, chief advanced practice provider, a new systemwide leadership role focused on strengthening the integration, development and support of advanced practice providers (APPs) across the academic health system.

In this role, Southall will work with clinical and administrative leaders to advance APP recruitment and retention, credentialing, onboarding, professional development and collaborative care models across inpatient and ambulatory settings. He will also support workforce planning and opportunities for APPs to practice to the full extent of their education, licensure and scope of practice. 

Advanced practice providers are essential to delivering high-quality, accessible care across Marshall Health Network,” said Larry D. Dial, M.D., chief physician executive for Marshall Health Network and vice dean for clinical affairs at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “Jason brings a strong combination of clinical experience, operational knowledge and leadership to this role. His work will help us better support our APPs and strengthen collaboration across our care teams.”

Southall brings more than 15 years of experience as a physician assistant within Marshall Health Network organizations. Since 2022, he has served in occupational medicine at Marshall Health Network – St. Mary’s Medical Center, providing clinical and operational leadership, overseeing regulatory examination programs and working with regional employers to improve workforce health. He previously spent 12 years at Marshall Health Network – Cabell Huntington Hospital in urgent care and occupational medicine.

Southall earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Mountain State University and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and is an Occupational Hearing Conservationist and Medical Review Officer Assistant. He is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates.

Southall will continue his clinical practice at St. Mary’s Occupational Medicine as part of his new leadership role.