OB/GYN Physician Assistant

Position Summary

In accordance with the Tampa Family Health Center policies and procedures, the OB/GYN Physician Assistant works to provide quality Women’s Health Care to the patients of Tampa Family Health Centers. The position will work collaboratively with members of the nursing, medical staff, and other outside partners.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Provides care for patients in a patient centered mode, commensurate with training, experience, and clinic needs, to include well-woman visits, acute visits, family planning, etc.
• Participates in accreditation agency on-going readiness.
• Participates in Peer Review and all relevant Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.
• Provides clinical oversight and support as needed to nursing staff and medical assistants in

collaboration with the other Women’s Health providers and Clinical Administration

• Engage with community partners, as needed.
• Provide evidence-based care for Obstetrical patients in an outpatient setting.
• Provide evidence based in-office gynecological care & services: annual gyn visits, contraception, standard gyn complaints, perimenopausal & menopausal care, insertion of LARC devices, colposcopy, gyn biopsies
• Maintains timely and accurate electronic health record documentation on all patients including office visits, telephone calls, and hospital admissions/visits, if applicable
• Prepares timely and accurate billing charges; completes and closes tasks within company policy
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health facilities for further testing, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
• Supervision and teaching of residents, medical students, and other allied health professionals, as assigned
• May be required to work in multiple locations
• Participate in 24-hour telephone/afterhours coverage, if assigned or established
• Coordinates and expedites clinical operations within the OB department.
• Works closely with Women’s Health providers and support staff.
• Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions.
• Identifies and evaluates operational clinical needs and resolves concerns
• Follows all clinical protocols
• Communicate with patients and staff in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively across roles, teams and departments.
• Must exercise a high degree of professional judgment within the scope of licensure.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training

• MPAS degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current and unrestricted licensure by the State of Florida as a Physician Assistant
• Current BLS certification required

Required Years of Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience in Women’s reproductive health and childbirth as a clinical nurse or nurse leader required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Bilingual a plus
• Demonstrates technological literacy in using computerized information systems
• Proficient in basic computer skills such as Microsoft office products and data entry