Physician Assistant

MyCare Partners LLC; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCare Partners LLC in Plantation, FL is seeking a Physician Assistant to support otolaryngologists. The PA will evaluate patients, take histories, order and interpret tests, and participate in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include in-office ENT procedures, developing patient care plans, and documenting care in the electronic health record while ensuring clinic compliance and high-quality service across all ages.

Qualifications

• Competence with all age groups from neonates to elderly.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service abilities.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, take histories, and record results.
• Administer orders for diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Diagnose and manage ENT-related conditions under physician supervision.
• Perform in-office ENT procedures and coordinate care plans.
• Document encounters thoroughly in EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Age-group care

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative procedures

MS Office / software

Education

PA program completion (4-year)

PA program + clinical training (2 years)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician. PA's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians. The PA will work closely with our otolaryngologists to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Diagnose and manage ENT-related conditions under the supervision of a physician.
• Perform in-office procedures such as ear lavage, nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and recommending procedures.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
• Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
• Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.