Physician Assistant bei AdventHealth Sebring

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·         Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual

·         Comprehensive benefits package

·         Company Discount Programs

·         Growing Organization

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Medical Group

Work location: 4200 SUN N LAKE BLVD, Sebring, 33872

The role you’ll contribute:

The Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the Physician who acts as the supervising practitioner, is responsible for providing care for patients of the practice within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician’s scope of practice. The performance of this position requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·               Performing physical examinations of patients evaluation and treatment of injuries or illnesses for pediatric through geriatric patients

·               Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc

·               Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

·               Displays knowledge and skill to care for the adult patient in a clinical setting

·               Documents essential history information and physical exam components that support the derived diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan as reviewed

·               Demonstrates sense of judgment by appropriate counseling, referrals and orders as documented on the record

·               Interprets diagnostic testing appropriately; refers abnormal results to physician for review when necessary

·               Appropriately refers to supervising physician or other healthcare provider when needed

·               Handles on-call responsibilities for own patients

·               Attends and/or presents in-service programs; utilizes available educational material for personal professional development

·               Accumulates appropriate continuing education units in time limits set by state and national registries to insure that licensure is current at all times

·               Displaying a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

·               Collaborate with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.

·               Display a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth.

·               Continuously strives to improve patient satisfaction by going above and beyond their expectations

·               Pro-actively initiate quality improvement ideas/suggestions

·               Support the development of staff teamwork by being willing to assist patients, visitors and co-workers when necessary to facilitate a smooth workflow.

·               Maintain the confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information, with no infractions.

·               Adhere to the FHHD Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

·               Must be willing to float to other FHHD practices, within reason, when patient load, vacation schedules etc. make it necessary

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Performing physical examinations of patients evaluation and treatment of injuries or illnesses for pediatric through geriatric patients

•        Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc

•        Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

•        Displays knowledge and skill to care for the adult patient in a clinical setting

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         Successful completion of an approved Physician’s Assistant Program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• State of Florida License in Physician Assistant 

• BLS