Orthopedic Surgery PA: Shape Recovery & Outcomes

University of Miami Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its clinical team in South Florida. The PA assesses, plans, and provides patient care under physician supervision, conducting comprehensive physical exams and documenting health data.

Key responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing care plans, counseling patients, and performing minor procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications in a relevant specialty or field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain concise and accurate documentation.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Make preliminary diagnosis or decide on follow-up procedures.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Perform minor procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, instruct and counsel patients, and maintain records of treatments.
• Provide general health education and assist with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
• Record concise, accurate documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.
• Consult with patients and professionals to aid in decision-making; coordinate care in clinics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Under pressure

Confidentiality

Evenings/nights/weekends

Core values

Independent / collaborative

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its clinical team in South Florida. The PA assesses, plans, and provides patient care under physician supervision, conducting comprehensive physical exams and documenting health data.

Key responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing care plans, counseling patients, and performing minor procedures.