Physician Assistant
15 days ago
Punta Gorda
Job Description Job Title: Midlevel Provider - Physician Assistant Job Category: Professional Clinical Provider Location: Punta Gorda Travel Required: Yes, regional travel as needed Position Type: Full Time Job Description: Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative • 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, • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility, • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus, • Adheres to ethical principles, • Time Management, • Adapts to change, • 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, • 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., • Efficiency, • Attention to details, • Organized, • Punctual, • Takes initiative, proactive, • Team Player, • Honesty/Integrity, • Flexible, • Calm under pressure, • “A Doer”, persistence, • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity, • Analytical skills, • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills, • Quick Learner, Intelligence, • Follow through on commitments, • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude, • Openness to advice and constructive criticism, • Prolonged standing/walking, • Occasional travel, • Multitasking, • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation, • Extensive reading, writing, typing required, • Lifting to 25lbs, • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment, • 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, • May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate, • Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration, • Some clinical experience in an area of specialty Salary: From $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance Medical specialties: • Dermatology Schedule: • 8 hour shift, • Monday to Friday, • Weekends as needed Experience: • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred), • PA-C (Preferred), • Physician Assistant License (Preferred) Work Location: In person