Physician Assistant- Edgewater

Island Doctors; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Doctors, Inc. is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to provide and manage direct patient care, conduct physical examinations, and implement treatment plans. Candidates must possess a valid PA license in Florida along with BLS/ACLS certifications. This role involves guiding patient care activities and requiring effective communication with patients.

The position accommodates individuals with disabilities and entails various physical demands, ensuring a supportive work environment. Island Doctors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved PA program.
• Unrestricted PA license in Florida required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Possession of a DEA license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care including exams.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Education

Successful completion from an approved physician assistant program

Current and unrestricted PA license in the State of Florida

Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

DEA license

Job description

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Perform therapeutic procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care. Document patient information in line with current policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care. Communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow‑up care, and additional information. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care components.
• Follow established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret test results from deviations from normal.
• Orient and train new practitioners when necessary.
• Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing staff as required.
• Participate in facility in‑services, required staff meetings, and other clinic operations procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion from an approved physician assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted PA license in the State of Florida required.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• DEA license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.