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Position SummaryPhysician Assistants work in collaboration with a supervising physician and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of primary care services. PMG PA-C duties are tailored to the family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and counseling are offered across the patient's lifespan.
Description of Primary Responsibilities - Responsible for patient care
- Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group within his/her scope of practice and field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.
- Identify him/herself as a physician assistant and wear identification badge at all times.
- Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the clinic.
- Educate, counsel and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Prescribe medication under the supervision of the licensed physician, as defined by state and federal laws, and within his/her scope of practice.
- Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
- Perform diagnostic tests, screening evaluations and conduct patient exams.
- Provide other services as granted by delineation of privileges.
- Responsible for coverage
- Be available for contact after hours to treat or triage medical conditions.
- Share in providing coverage for extended office hours of PMG as approved by the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for administrative duties
- Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.
- Assist in medical data collection for UDS and grant applications as directed by the CMO.
- Participate in QA/QI activities as directed by the CMO
- Agree to carry out all required responsibilities of the corporation relative to patient charges, third party reimbursement, etc.
- Maintain the electronic health record per current PMG policies and procedures.
- Advise the appropriate member of management, as defined by the institutions organizational chart, of any problems you perceive with PMG operations.
- Participate in community service and health promotion programs
- Participate in the review of all medical policies, procedures and protocols.
- Perform any other duty assigned by CMO or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.
Requirements
Description of Primary Attributes General Development:- Must be organized, a self-starter and detailed oriented
- Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Expected to travel and cover other sites during provider absences
- Expected to coach, mentor and train clinical staff
Professional & Technical Knowledge:- Follow Safety and OSHA requirements
- Maintain appropriate certifications
- Undergo credentialing, utilization and peer reviews
- Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel
Licenses & Certifications:- Graduate of an accredited two-year Physician Assistant Program
- Current and Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Florida
- Prefer all Physician Assistant's to have PA-C status
- Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
Communications Skills:- Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors
Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:- Standing for long periods of time
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
- Bending
- Stretching / Reaching
- Walking short distances
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
- Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
- Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
- Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
- Making decisions with little guidance
- Health / Safety Consideration of Position:
- Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
- Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
- Exposure to X-Ray radiation
- Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
- Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws
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