Physician Assistant – Certified

POSITION TITLE: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CERTIFIED (PA-C)

FLSA: EXEMPT

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Completion of a four-year accredited PA baccalaureate program including a year of clinical training, OR completion of a two-year accredited PA program (requires two years of undergraduate study) including one year of clinical training.

• National accreditation based on certifying exams. Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a re-certification examination every six years.
• Florida State Licensure
• CPR required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.
• Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Travels to all locations as needed and directed by the CMO
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None