Physician Assistant - PA-C

Palms Medical Group•Fleming Island, FL

41d

About The Position

Shape Your Future. Serve Your Community. Build Your Career with Palms! What Life Working at Palms Looks Like: Mission and Meaningful Work: PMG is a not for profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means it's focused on serving underserved populations, offering affordable primary care and preventative services. For many people, that makes the work feel meaningful. Stability & Growth: PMG has been around for a long time (since 1971) and we are still expanding! Comprehensive Services & Variety: We offer a wide array of services - family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, prenatal care, etc. - So working here gives exposure to different patient populations, conditions and settings. Patient-Centered, Community Focus: PMG emphasizes accessible care (same day scheduling, weekend appointments, bilingual staff) and works in communities throughout North Florida. It is also a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), meaning there's an emphasis on continuity of care, relationships with patients, etc. Culture & Community: Many reviews say that PMG has a "friendly, compassionate, professional" environment. There is pride among the staff in giving back to the community. Perks: Competitive Wages Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Professional Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Programs Company Paid Life Insurance 401k with 5% Match 11 Paid Holidays 20 Days PTO Recognition and Rewards Community Impact Position Summary Physician Assistants work in collaboration with a supervising physician and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of primary care services. PMG PA duties are tailored to the family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and counseling are offered across the patient's lifespan.

Requirements

General Development:
Must be organized, a self-starter and detailed oriented
Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Expected to travel and cover other sites during provider absences
Expected to coach, mentor and train clinical staff
Professional & Technical Knowledge:
Follow Safety and OSHA requirements
Maintain appropriate certifications
Undergo credentialing, utilization and peer reviews
Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel
Licenses & Certifications:
Graduate of an accredited two-year Physician Assistant Program
Current and Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Florida
Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
Communications Skills:
Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors
Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:
Standing for long periods of time
Sitting for long periods of time
Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
Bending
Stretching / Reaching
Walking short distances
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
Making decisions with little guidance
Health / Safety Consideration of Position:
Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
Exposure to X-Ray radiation
Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws

Nice To Haves

Prefer all Physician Assistant's to have PA-C status

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care
Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group within his/her scope of practice and field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.
Identify him/herself as a physician assistant and wear identification badge at all times.
Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the clinic.
Educate, counsel and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
Prescribe medication under the supervision of the licensed physician, as defined by state and federal laws, and within his/her scope of practice.
Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Perform diagnostic tests, screening evaluations and conduct patient exams.
Provide other services as granted by delineation of privileges.
Be available for contact after hours to treat or triage medical conditions.
Share in providing coverage for extended office hours of PMG as approved by the Board of Directors.
Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.
Assist in medical data collection for UDS and grant applications as directed by the CMO.
Participate in QA/QI activities as directed by the CMO
Agree to carry out all required responsibilities of the corporation relative to patient charges, third party reimbursement, etc.
Maintain the electronic health record per current PMG policies and procedures.
Advise the appropriate member of management, as defined by the institutions organizational chart, of any problems you perceive with PMG operations.
Participate in community service and health promotion programs
Participate in the review of all medical policies, procedures and protocols.
Perform any other duty assigned by CMO or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.