PA - Outpatient - Breast Surgical Oncology - FT - Days - BHMC Coral Springs

Memorial Healthcare • Coral Springs, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a health care provider in a clinic setting, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. The position is in outpatient Breast Surgical Oncology at BHMC Coral Springs and is full-time, primarily daytime work. The role requires privileging and credentialing.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Florida.
• Meet applicable BLS certification requirements; listed credentials include American Heart Association BLS e-card, BLS RQI e-card, non-e-card BLS certification, an employee grace-period credential, or Red Cross BLS certification.
• Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must meet certification requirements when hired, transferred, or rehired; movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description.
• The position requires privileging and credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or Medical Sciences.
• NCCPA certification.
• ATLS, ACLS, or PALS may be required depending on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Execute diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care management as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, performing a variety of medical or surgical tasks.
• Organize and present patients’ historical and physical data, evaluations, and recommendations to the healthcare team to identify medical problems and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care based on accepted standards of care and best practices.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts, whether in person, virtually, or by telephone.
• Obtain complete medical histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for the patient population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level