EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current Certification.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word
processing software required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Perform initial consultations and provide longitudinal care at follow-up visits to
assigned patients in the office.
• Obtain detailed medical history and perform comprehensive physical
examination.
• Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision.
• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services
rendered in the medical record.
• Make appropriate referral for consultations.
• Provide appropriate patient education to patients and their families.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care,
referral for consultation or counseling.
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and
treatment.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate
adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the Attending Physician.
• Prescription of medications to accomplish the plan of treatment
• On-call responsibilities on rotational basis.
• Completing disability, workers compensation and other forms as required.
• Review patient reports for unusual findings (i.e. MRI reports, laboratory results,
consultations from other physicians, etc.).
• Participate in regular staff, clinical and provider meetings.
• Any other duties/projects as assigned (e.g. educational materials for patients,
signing off on clinical supply orders, employee health, etc.).
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current Certification.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word
processing software required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and
scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to
provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues,
and approaches in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects,
and proper administration.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners
and/or the general public.
Benefits: - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!