Physician Assistant

The Orthopaedic Institute•Ocala, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care and clinical support under the supervision of an Interventional Pain Management Physician in an outpatient clinic setting. The PA is responsible for evaluating patients, assisting with treatment planning, providing follow-up care, coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals, patient education, medication management, and supporting continuity of care for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. This position is clinic-based and does not include surgical first assist responsibilities.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of Florida.
BLS and/or ACLS required in specific areas.
Current Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of Florida required.
NCCPA certification required.
BLS certification required.
DEA license preferred or required within a specified timeframe following hire.
Graduate of a CAAHEP (Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved Physician Assistant program.
Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as a PA in the State of Florida.
Comfortable working in fast paced environment.
Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Caring and compassionate
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Dedication to patient care

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in pain management, orthopaedics, spine, neurology, or related specialty preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues.
Recommends options and courses of action for patient care.
Implements physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by providing normal growth and development information and providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living.
Provides community of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities
Participates in team collaboration and contributes positively to patient experience and clinic operations.