Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Outpatient Physician Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant to join a rapidly growing Head & Neck Oncology Program. Conveniently located on Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota, the hired Physician Assistant will join two PAs and two Surgeons. This is a full-time position with a primary focus in the outpatient setting. Responsibilities include comprehensive chart prep for new patient evaluation, seeing pre-ops and post-ops, acting as triage for cancer referrals, and management of survivorship. The role also involves tumor board participation, consultation, outside ED admission coordination, and following up on imaging. There is a requirement for one weekend per month of hospital rounding and floating to the OR for vacation coverage as needed. The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA III typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. A PA is a graduate with a master’s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).

Requirements

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program
Licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s)

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting
Demonstrated clinical competency skills
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing
Demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing
Effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting
Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs
Master’s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program

Responsibilities

Comprehensive chart prep for new patient evaluation
Seeing pre-ops, post-ops
Acting as triage for cancer referrals
Management of survivorship
Tumor board, consultation, and outside ED admission coordination
Following up on imaging
One weekend / month hospital rounding
Float to OR for vacation coverage as needed
First assist
Procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc)
Managing patient care in multiple inpatient units including critical care, trauma, and surgery