Florida PA: Geriatrics & Primary Care — Full-Time

Altea Healthcare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Florida is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing setting. You will coordinate care with a healthcare team, educate patients and families, and promote disease prevention while advancing clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities include exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, maintaining records, and ensuring high-quality patient care across geriatric and chronic disease populations.

Qualifications

• Valid PA license in Florida.
• Minimum two years experience in hospital, skilled nursing or clinic setting.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility and hospitalist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records.
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.).
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Prescribe medications.
• Maintain accurate records and schedules.
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention.
• Oversee patients’ overall health.
• Promote good health practices.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research.

Skills

Non-physician provider experience

Primary care

Acute care

Chronic care

Ethics

Team spirit

Continuous learning

Job description

Altea Healthcare in Florida is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing setting. You will coordinate care with a healthcare team, educate patients and families, and promote disease prevention while advancing clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities include exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, maintaining records, and ensuring high-quality patient care across geriatric and chronic disease populations.