Physician Assistant - Pinellas Float

Suncoast Skin Solutions•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides direct dermatological care to patients at locations in St. Pete and Largo and travels between locations as required. The role includes clinical and administrative work, including patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, minor procedures, patient counseling, prescribing, documentation, and keeping current with treatment procedures. The Physician Assistant is expected to exercise independent clinical judgment, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and complete MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48 hours of patient visits. The position also requires professional conduct, reliable attendance, time management, adaptability, participation in team meetings and required training, and occasional community outreach. The employee must maintain confidentiality, document accurately, work within their training and capabilities, and follow applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, together with a certificate from an American Medical Association-approved physician assistant program.
Active Florida medical license.
State and federal Controlled Substance Registration.
Some clinical experience in a specialty area.
Knowledge of computer programs and EMR systems.
Customer service skills and excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and work independently with little or no supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients, and families.
Ability to understand complex medical information and communicate it clearly in written and spoken formats.
Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity and adapt communication to an individual's ability to understand.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation and to follow healthcare legislation and regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, repetitive motions, extensive reading, writing and typing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and transferring and positioning patients.
Ability to travel between work locations.

Nice To Haves

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certificate.
One year of experience with EMR systems.
Certified Nurse Practitioner certification.
PA-C certification.
Physician Assistant license.

Responsibilities

Review patients’ medical histories and perform full-body skin examinations.
Order diagnostic tests, send biopsies to pathology, and interpret results.
Establish diagnoses and treatment plans for patients’ skin conditions.
Diagnose and treat skin cancer.
Provide treatments and minor surgical procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, ED&C, and excisions.
Counsel patients and families on skin safety and related education.
Prescribe medications and record patients’ progress.
Research current treatment procedures to support quality patient care.
Exercise clinical judgment and function independently.
Complete MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48 hours of patient visits.
Participate in community outreach to promote the practice and educate people about skin cancer prevention and healthy living.
Attend team meetings and mandatory in-service training and education.
Maintain confidentiality, document accurately, and follow appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information.
Practice within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities, and comply with applicable policies and regulations.