Physician Assistant - Hillsborough Float

Suncoast Skin Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Suncoast Skin Solutions in Tampa, FL is seeking a Physician Assistant for dermatology care. The role involves independent patient evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning for skin conditions, including cancer care. You will prescribe medications and maintain thorough clinical notes within 48 hours.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient communication, adherence to HIPAA and CLIA, and participation in community outreach. A Florida license and NCCPA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• PA program certification and licensure in Florida required.
• Active Florida medical license and NCCPA certification preferred.
• Clinical experience in a dermatology or related specialty is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical histories and establish diagnoses.
• Order tests, interpret results, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and provide skin cancer care.
• Document notes within 48 hours of visits and maintain records.
• Engage in community outreach and patient education.

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree + PA program certificate

Active Florida medical license

NCCPA certification

Controlled Substance Registration

Clinical experience in specialty area

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Computer programs

Customer service

Job description

Physician Assistant - Hillsborough Float

Tampa, FL

Job Description

Job Title: Midlevel Provider - Physician Assistant (Hillsborough Float)

Job Category: Professional Clinical Provider

Travel Required: Yes

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description: Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

• Carries out a review of patients’ medical history
• Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results
• Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient’s skin state disease
• Diagnoses and treatment of skin cancer
• Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions
• Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families
• Prescribes needed medications to patients
• Takes record of patients’ progress
• Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients
• Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently
• Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position
• Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format
• Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit
• Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment
• Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

Legal

• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

• Organized
• Punctual
• Takes initiative, proactive
• Team Player
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Problem solver, Strategic thinking, CreativityAnalytical skills
• Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
• Follow through on commitments
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor’s and master’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program
• Possession of active Florida medical license
• May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificatePossession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
• Some clinical experience in an area of specialty
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $90,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)