Physician Assistant

American Oncology Network • Naples, FL

8d • $92,500 - $152,875 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial status, prescribing medications and ordering studies in accordance with written practice protocols, interpreting diagnostic findings, and communicating patient-care information to collaborating physicians. The Physician Assistant also supports treatment planning, clinical-trial eligibility assessment, patient and family coping, multidisciplinary care, and coordination with referring physicians.

The position provides on-call coverage and hospital rounds as needed, triages patients, documents care, and assists staff during emergencies. It also includes public outreach to promote cancer treatment, assigning and overseeing work, helping train new employees, maintaining equipment and records, and following applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and patient-confidentiality requirements. Work may be required at any company location, and overtime may be required with sufficient notice. Travel is 0–25%.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license or registration to practice in the state of employment, with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Necessary certification from ARC-PA.
• BLS certification.
• Fluency in English and verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with physicians, employees, patients, families, and diverse populations.
• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patient status and healthcare procedures and techniques, and to monitor quality of patient care.
• Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residency for travel to clinics.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, the public, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medications, blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
• Relay appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
• Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate, quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care accurately and in a timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Remain willing to learn and flexible in a changing healthcare environment.
• Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Keep work areas and records neat and orderly.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and working condition.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information as required by HIPAA.
• Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
• Work at any company location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time