Advance Practice Provider

SunState Medical Specialists•Hollywood, FL

23h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant assists physician(s) in treating patients in a medical oncology setting. The role includes patient evaluation and follow-up, coordination of care, documentation, patient education, clinical support for physicians and nursing staff, and participation in hospital coverage and on-call responsibilities. The Physician Assistant performs delegated tasks in accordance with their knowledge and experience under the supervising Physician, as well as other duties assigned.

Requirements

Hold a current license in good standing.
Maintain certification in accordance with the Department of Regulations.
Be able to perform health care tasks in Medical Oncology as directed by the supervising Physician efficiently and effectively, consistent with patients' health and welfare.
Be able to obtain and sustain clinical hospital privileges.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to travel within the surrounding communities.
Good diagnostic capabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in treating patients and in the operating room.
Assist with assigned night and weekend hospital emergency room coverage.
Evaluate patients, take histories, and perform pertinent physical examinations.
Provide post-surgical wound care and follow-up.
Coordinate patient care, including testing and preparation for procedures.
Record and ensure the availability and completeness of documentation, reports, and imaging examinations.
Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction, including counseling on preventive care.
Facilitate physician referrals to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, community resources, or other physicians.
Dictate progress notes, histories and physicals, and discharge summaries.
Administer and/or order medication upon request of the supervising Physician.
Initiate emergency measures for patients as required.
Perform chart audits.
Provide in-service education and daily consultation to nursing staff.
Initiate consultations and monitor patients for special tests.
Share on-call responsibilities with a supervising Physician on backup.
Answer patient calls.
Perform other general-practice duties outlined in F.S. Chapter 458.347 and other tasks delegated by the supervising Physician consistent with the Physician Assistant/APRN's knowledge and experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.