Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infant through adolescent, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers and Residents as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

Primary Functions

1. Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice

• 2. Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
• 3. Maintain patient records
• 4. Adhere to proper charting protocols
• 5. Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
• 6. Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• 7. Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• 8. Perform minor surgery as necessary
• 9. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• 10. Other responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience

1. Doctoral degree, either M.D. or D.O., in medicine

• 2. Minimum of 5 years experience
• 3. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a clinical environment
• 4. Must have and maintain current Florida License in good standing
• 5. Board Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• 2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
• 3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
• 4. Ability to work under pressure
• 5. Computer literacy

Additional Qualifications

1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system

2. Bilingual a plus, but not required

Relationship Reporting

1. Reports to the Chief Medical Officer

Physical Requirements

• 1. Communicate effectively with patients and staff
• 2. Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• 3. Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• 4. Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
• 5. Be able to reach with hands and arms