Two years' primary care or allied health experience preferred
Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in CA or HI required
CPR or BLS certification from approved vendor required
ACLS certification preferred
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients within prescribed parameters
Order tests and treatments, and provide necessary counseling
Perform detailed patient histories and develop medical status reports
Make medical diagnoses and refer patients as needed
Arrange hospital admissions and discharges under physician direction
Mentor and lead staff in patient care settings
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Collaborative team culture
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Evaluates, diagnoses and provides patient care, treatment and services, including the performance of physical exams, diagnosing conditions, development of treatment plans, health counseling and prescribing medications for patients seen by the collaborating/supervising physician. Assumes total care of patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established standards, procedures and practices, and gives specific patient modalities to health clinic staff. Regularly demonstrates subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment, and patient care standards.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program: Required
Two years' primary care or allied health experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in state of practice: Required in CA and HI
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required
Essential Functions:
Evaluates and treats patients within prescribes parameters. Orders appropriate tests, treatments and counsels, as needed. Performs complete, detailed and accurate patient histories. Reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
Completes physical examinations and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or patient referrals to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed. Develops and implements action plan for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes.
Arranges hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician. Performs hospital rounds and records appropriate patient progress notes. Transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries, completes forms pertinent to patients' medical records and issues diagnostic orders which must be signed within an specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines.
Completes forms pertinent to patients' medical records and issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within a specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment. Mentors, develops, inspires, educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job.
Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
