Job Description
POSITION TITLE: PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- CERTIFIED (PA-C)
FLSA: EXEMPT
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, and symptom assessments, to diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies within state guidelines and clinical protocols.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, and imaging, interpreting results to guide clinical decisions.
- Perform minor procedures, including suturing, wound care, injections, and immunizations.
- Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Refer patients to specialists or additional healthcare services as needed, ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic policies.
- Stay current on medical advancements, technologies, and best practices through continuing education and professional development.
- Demonstrate competencies in caring for patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and continuing medical education (CME) activities to maintain high standards of care.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure.
- Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related software.
Education and Experience:
- Physician Assistant Degree is required.
- Physician Assistant diploma and transcripts is required.
- Valid Physician Assistant Florida State License is required.
- Valid Physician Assistant Certification is required.
- DEA Certification within 90 days is required.
- BLS is required.
Physical Requirements:
- May required to remain on their feet for extended periods.
- May work in various settings, including but not limited to outpatient clinics and hospitals.
- Must be able to lift up to 150 pounds to assist fallen patients.
- May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
- Must be able to travel to various center locations as required.
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