Current license in good standing as a Physician Assistant
Certification compliant with Department of Regulations
Experience in Medical Oncology tasks under supervision
Ability to obtain and maintain clinical hospital privileges
Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction
Self-motivated with minimal supervision required
Good diagnostic skills for patient evaluation
Responsibilities
Assist Physician in patient treatment and care
Support in the operating room during procedures
Provide night and weekend E.R. coverage as needed
Evaluate patients and conduct physical examinations
Administer post-surgical wound care and follow-up
Coordinate patient care and preparation for procedures
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of patient information
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment with experienced Physicians
Exposure to diverse patient cases in a community setting
Potential for flexible scheduling with on-call responsibilities
Supportive team culture with nursing staff involvement
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Role Summary:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician(s) in treating patients.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Assist Physician in treating patients
Assist Physician in the operating room
Assist Physician with assigned night and weekend hospital E.R. coverage
Evaluate patients, take history and perform pertinent physical examination
Provide post-surgical wound care and follow-up
Coordinate care of patients (testing and preparation for procedures)
Record and ensure availability and completeness of documentation, reports and imaging examinations
Provide patient education, counseling and instruction
Facilitate supervising Physician referral of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, or other resources of the community or other Physicians
Dictate progress notes, history and physical, and discharge summaries
Administer and/or order medication upon request of supervising Physician
Initiate emergency measures on patient as required
Perform chart audits
Provide in-service and daily consultation to nursing staff
Initiate consultation and monitor patients for special tests
Counsel patients on preventive care
Other duties performed in a general practice outlined in F.S. Chapter 458.347
Share on-call responsibilities with a supervising Physician on back-up
Answer patient calls
All other specific tasks delegated by supervising Physician in accordance with the Physician Assistant/APRN's knowledge and experience developed under the supervising Physician
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold a current license in good standing
Maintain certification in accordance with Department of Regulations
Able to perform health care tasks in Medical Oncology by supervising Physician efficiently and effectively consistent with patient's health and welfare
Able to obtain and sustain clinical hospital privileges
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to travel within the surrounding communities
Good diagnostic capabilities
About OneOncology
OneOncology is a technology-enabled community of independent, community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model.
