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Job Summary

Functions independently within the delegated parameters delineated by their supervising Physician. Duties considered as minimal for applicants include: the ability to ascertain a thorough patient history and physical examination; order and interpret radiological and laboratory test results; treat minor injury; make a diagnosis; instruct and counsel patient and family; prescribe medications; order and carry out therapy and management plans; document patient care services within charts and departmental records; and, when within their scope of practice, perform surgical procedures.

Job Specific Duties

• Contributes to Physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary in pertinent deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; and implementing physician directives.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families.
• Creates and sustains a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients.
• Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary and complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions to include understanding the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Orders, alters, or adjusts controlled and non- controlled medications for in hospital patients.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, quality of care initiatives and research of special projects.
• Performs procedures as identified in delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes non-controlled medication for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing a physical examination; ordering pertinent lab and radiology; and obtaining, and updating medical records.
• Works effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physician Assistant Licensure issued by the State of Florida
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II Background Check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certification by the National Certification Commission of Physician Assistants preferred.
• Competent bedside manners.
• Continuing Medical Education maintained to specifications of AAPA.
• Dedication to the needs of the patient including protecting confidential data.
• Thoroughness in completing tasks and documentation.