Full Job Description
As a Physician Assistant/ARNP you will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up and outcome evaluation on Orthopedic patients. In addition, you will participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
Needs to be fluent in Spanish.
Responsibilities include:
Will see new and follow up patients in the office, perform physical examinations and document the encounters.
· Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
· Dictates daily patient Office Visits and Consultations in the hospital.
· Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
· Presents patient history and physical examination information clearly and concisely.
· Performs daily patient rounds, documents progress notes for inpatient encounters, and perform consults in Hospital.
· Performs clinical procedures approved by their supervising physician, without the supervision of the attending physician.
· Assists the supervising physician in the operating room. Acts as first and second assistant under close supervision.
· Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results, orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, home health, and nursing services.
· Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient specific orders from the supervising physician.
· Reviews and revises treatment and therapy plans as needed.
· Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality patient care.
· Upon discharge the PA/ARNP will complete discharge orders, prescriptions, and he/she will also educate patients about the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
· On follow-up after surgery the PA / ARNP will document outcomes follow up on patients that are on antibiotics, physical therapy compliance and wound condition
· After Hours on call for Practice once a month
Licensure/Certification:
Current Licensures as a Physician Assistant / ARNP in the State of Florida.
Certification of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLCS) required.
Registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, and the Clinical Aspects of Patient Care at a level normally acquired through completion of an approved Physician’s Assistant Program culminating in a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant or an ARNP accredited program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician Assistant / ARNP.
- Demonstrated ability to function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Computer Literate. Must have experience with electronic medical records in the office as well as in the hospital setting
- Minimum of one (1) year of Musculoskeletal care preferred.
- References Required.
This position requires an organized, adaptable, and hardworking individual, who values and understands excellence in patient care. The individual must work well in a busy, team-oriented environment. In addition must have a strong desire to learn new skills, be an effective listener, and be an efficient provider of care. Good communication skills are required. Knowledge or experience in musculoskeletal care a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,762.89 – $125,000.00 per year
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33129 (Required)
Work Location: In person