Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Our Primary Care Physician Office has an exciting PA or ARNP opportunity available in one of our well-established offices in Broward County. Join our growing team today!

Responsibilities and Duties

· Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.

· Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

· Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

· Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

· Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

· Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

· Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications and Skills

· Successful completion of the National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of PAs

· Valid FL PA License

· Current Certification "PA-C" is preferred, but not required

· Excellent verbal and written communication skill

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize and problem solve to determine the best course of treatment for each patient

· Attention to detail a priority with strong ability to focus when evaluating and treating patients

· Experience with EMR - specifically E-Clinical Works (ECW) highly preferred

· Positive approach to patient care - focus on the patient each time with compassion and understanding

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