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

Memorial Healthcare System • Coral Springs, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant functions as a health care provider in an outpatient clinic setting, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. This position is in Breast Surgical Oncology at BHMC Coral Springs and is listed as full-time, day shift. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Privileging and credentialing are required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Physician Assistant license from the State of Florida.
• Current qualifying BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an applicable employee grace period for the essential credential.
• Meet certification requirements upon hire, transfer, or re-hire.
• Meet privileging and credentialing requirements.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in PA studies or Medical Sciences.
• NCCPA certification.
• ATLS, ACLS, or PALS, which 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 healthcare 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 support identification of medical problems and selection of appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care based on accepted standards of care and best practice.
• 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 to the patient population.

What This Job Offers

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