Full Job Description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Borland Groover is one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves on delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration). If you love the vision of Borland Groover and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Borland Groover Gastroenterology team in an office setting. The PA will work under the supervision of a licensed physician, providing patient-centered care to improve health outcomes. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of patients in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and patient assessments, including gathering medical histories and performing diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in consultation with supervising physicians.
- Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate.
- Noting the patient’s care in the proper medical record, whether in a written chart or electronic health record.
- Interpret diagnostic tests, including lab results, imaging studies, and other tests, and communicate findings to the supervising physician and patient..
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Effectively communicate and educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and preventive health strategies..
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Effective communication with coworkers and referring physicians.
- Providing leadership to nurses and others working with physicians.
- Maintain continuing medical education requirements as required by license.
- Requires access to Personal Health Information (PHI), HIPAA training is required, and HIPAA compliance is expected.
- Must follow the organization’s Code of Conduct
- Must participate in the Compliance Program Initiatives and reporting and Compliance Issues
- Other duties assigned
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
To make decisions and recommendations appropriate to the above responsibilities. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical histories as presented. Work is performed in an office environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Requires a Physician Assistant or ARNP degree, licensed in the State of Florida
- prior GI experience will be preferred, but experience in other specialties can also apply
- Excellent verbal and written skills with EMR competency required.
- Ability to exercise flexibility and adaptability in work habits.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Ability to see within normal parameters.
- Ability to hear within normal range.
- Ability to use hands, arms, and legs within the specifications of the job
- Ability to assist unable patients with movement or transport to and in exam rooms
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
BENEFITS (FULL-TIME ONLY)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability
- Profit Sharing
- Supplemental Insurance
- Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding
- Initial Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Paid Holidays
IMPORTANT NOTE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities, and skills. Borland Groover is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.