Physician Assistant - Ocala, Lecanto, Inverness

Suncoast-Skin-Solutions-; Lecanto (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- is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dermatologic care across Ocala, Lecanto and Inverness. The PA will review medical histories, order tests and interpret pathology results, establish diagnoses and treatment plans for skin diseases including skin cancer, and perform minor procedures such as biopsies and cryotherapy.

The role requires an active Florida PA license, NCCPA certification, CS registration, and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with a PA program certificate and NCCPA certification.
• Active Florida medical license; may possess NCCPA certificate and CS registration.
• Experience with EMR systems; strong clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history and establish diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results; manage skin cancer and dermatologic conditions.
• Provide medications, perform minor procedures (biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions).
• Complete MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48 hours of visits.
• Educate patients and families on skin health and safety.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

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

Active Florida medical license

NCCPA certification

Controlled Substance Registration

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Physician Assistant - Ocala, Lecanto, Inverness

Job Description

Job Category: Professional Clinical Provider

Location: Assigned office

Travel Required: Occasional, as needed

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 pressureProblem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
• Analytical 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 certificate
• Possession 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)