Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery, Neurosciences

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results. Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results. Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care. Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results. Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures. Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts. Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions. Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Master's degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
Compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.
Makes preliminary diagnoses or decides on follow-up procedures.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results.
Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
Develops and implements patient care plans.
Instructs and counsels patients.
Maintains records of treatments and results.
Provides general health education.
Assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.
Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions.
Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.