Physician Assistant (PA) – Pediatrics

Tampa Family Health Centers•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Pediatrics care team. This role provides direct patient care to pediatric patients through health promotion, illness prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up care, and patient education. The Pediatric PA will work collaboratively with physicians, clinical leadership, and care team members to support high-quality, patient-centered care within TFHC’s team-based medical home model.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Valid and unencumbered State of Florida Physician Assistant license
Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required
Current BLS certification required
Minimum of 1 year of pediatric clinical experience required
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

PALS certification preferred
Pediatric primary care experience preferred
Experience with electronic health records preferred

Responsibilities

Provide pediatric care through health promotion, illness prevention, and health restoration
Perform patient histories, physical examinations, assessments, and medical diagnoses
Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing
Develop and implement treatment plans, including medications and follow-up care as appropriate
Provide education to patients and families on wellness, prevention, and care management
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, medical assistants, and interdisciplinary care team members
Participate in daily care team huddles and quality improvement initiatives
Support care gap closure and patient-centered medical home goals
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, safety, and compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards
Promote positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and the community
Float throughout the organization as needed