Physician Assistant - PA-C

Palms Medical Group•Live Oak, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

PMG is a not for profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) focused on serving underserved populations, offering affordable primary care and preventative services. Established in 1971, PMG is expanding and provides a wide array of services including family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and prenatal care. The organization emphasizes accessible care through same-day scheduling, weekend appointments, and bilingual staff, operating in communities throughout North Florida. As a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), PMG focuses on continuity of care and patient relationships. The work environment is described as friendly, compassionate, and professional, with staff taking pride in community service. Physician Assistants work in collaboration with a supervising physician and other healthcare professionals to deliver primary care services. PMG PA duties are tailored to the family unit, encompassing direct care, health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling across the patient’s lifespan.

Requirements

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
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
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
Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.