Physician AssistantBluebird Kids Health Jacksonville, Florida, United States (On-site)
Position Description Bluebird Kids Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant with a
patient and family-first mindset for our Jacksonville offices. The PA will provide comprehensive evidence-based healthcare to infants, children, adolescents and young adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with interdisciplinary clinical teams to ensure the highest quality of care for our young patients, in a mission-driven and value-based contracting environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: What You'll Do Patient Care - Work within a collaborative agreement with physician(s) and be an active member of the Bluebird Kids clinical team.
- Conduct thorough physical exams, obtain medical histories, and evaluate health and developmental status.
- Diagnose and treat common conditions affecting children, adolescents and young adults as well as perform routine childhood wellness exams.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays.
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention - Educate parents, guardians and patients on preventative healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Advise on childhood safety, injury prevention and disease.
- Promote vaccination and immunization programs.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Collaborate with pediatricians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare facilities when necessary.
Patient & Family Education - Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnosis, treatment options, and care plans.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Documentation & Compliance - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards.
Professional Development - Stay current with the latest developments, guidelines, and research in pediatric healthcare.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
Other Duties as Assigned What You'll Need - Education: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant training program
- Experience: Prior experience in a pediatric setting strongly preferred
- Licensure/Certification: Current PA license to practice in the state of Florida
- Basic computer skills with proficiency with EMR system(s) and documentation methods
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
What We Offer - The opportunity to provide high quality holistic pediatric care working within a collaborative, mission-driven pediatric care delivery organization.
- A competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- A collaborative and dynamic workplace with significant professional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive company culture that values every team member's contribution to our mission.
- Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance products.
- Other programs including employee assistance, caregiver support, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, short and long term disability benefits, and other exclusive employee benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
