Surgery Partners, Inc.

Physician Assistant

Surgery Partners, Inc.$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Current certification as a Physician Assistant.
  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
  • Intermediate knowledge of personal computers and word processing software.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial patient consultations and follow-up care visits.
  • Obtain comprehensive medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
  • Develop and implement patient care plans under supervision.
  • Document all evaluations and care in medical records.
  • Make referrals for consultations as needed.
  • Educate patients and families about care plans and health maintenance.
  • Respond to patient inquiries and provide appropriate guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Various additional benefits.
Full Job Description
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!


About Surgery Partners, Inc.

Surgery Partners, Inc. is a healthcare services company that operates surgical facilities and ancillary services. The company operates in 30 states and has over 180 locations. Surgery Partners, Inc. was founded in 2004 and has grown through acquisitions and partnerships. The company is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care to its patients and partners with physicians to provide a wide range of surgical services. The company's facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly trained medical professionals.
Learn more about Surgery Partners, Inc.
Size
8,300 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$116.1 million
5 Year Trend
+14.2%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
NASDAQ

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