Physician Assistant - Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda

Suncoast Skin Solutions•Punta Gorda, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients. This role involves a comprehensive range of clinical and administrative duties, including patient history review, full body skin exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating skin conditions and cancer, performing minor surgical procedures, prescribing medications, and educating patients and families on skin safety. The position requires the ability to function independently, possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. Additionally, the role involves completing MIPS requirements, participating in community outreach, and adhering to ethical and legal standards within healthcare.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s and master’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program
Possession of active Florida medical license
Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
Some clinical experience in an area of specialty
Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
PA-C (Preferred)
Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Carries out a review of patients’ medical history
Performs full body skin exams
Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results
Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient’s skin state disease
Diagnoses and treatment of skin cancer
Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions
Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families
Prescribes needed medications to patients
Takes record of patients’ progress
Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients
Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently
Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families
Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position
Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format
Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit
Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment
Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
Adheres to ethical principles
Time Management
Adapts to change
Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education
Communication
Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
Uses medical terminology appropriately
Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
Projects a professional manner and image
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA