PA - Critical Care - FT - Nights - MHM

Memorial Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver evidence-based care in a clinic setting under the general supervision of a physician. You will perform diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative tasks and contribute to comprehensive care plans for patients.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, thorough history-taking, examinations, and precise documentation. Night shifts are involved and credentialing/privileging are required during hiring.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Florida PA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive healthcare under physician supervision.
• Performs a variety of medical procedures and assists in exams.
• Obtains complete medical histories and conducts focused physicals.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient records across in-person, virtual, and phone encounters.
• Counsels patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and follow-up care.

Education

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA Certification

Florida PA License

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Functions as a health care provider in a clinic setting providing evidence based care, including but not limited to, diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities:

Practices within a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative healthcare management by performing a variety of medical or procedural tasks.Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients based upon accepted standards of care and best practice.Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.Instructs and counsels patients with respect to health promotion and/or health maintenance.Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person, virtually or by telephone.Obtains complete medical history from patients and performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for patient population.Organizes and presents historical and physical data on daily rounds, together with evaluations and recommendations, to the healthcare team in such way as to permit him/her to clearly identify a medical problem and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PLAN OF CARE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Masters: Physician Assistant Studies (Required)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assts (NCCPA), Physician Assistant License (PA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. **This job requires privileging and credentialing. Certification requirements do not apply to current incumbents in the position prior to 04/01/2020. Employees who are hired/transfer/re-hired after 04/01/2020 must meet certification requirements. Current incumbents in the role prior to 04/01/2020 are only exempted from the certification requirement if they remain in their current position/department/facility. Any movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description. Additional Credential Info: State of Florida.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Dust = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 80%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Nights

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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