Advanced Practice Provider – Emergency Dept (Full Time, Variable Shifts) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The job of an Advanced Practice Provider in the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children's Health System involves independently assessing, diagnosing, and managing pediatric patients. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, ordering tests, treating injuries, prescribing medications, and documenting care. Qualifications include a Master's Degree, Florida PA license, NCPAA certification, and BLS and PALS certification. Experience in pediatric urgent care or emergency departments is preferred. This is a full-time position that may require working varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider
- Emergency Dept (Full Time, Variable Shifts)
Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Details
Posted:
12-May-25
Location:
Miami, Florida
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number:
27854
Description
Job Summary
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) functions independently within parameters delineated by their supervising physician. The Emergency Medicine PA will assess, diagnose, and manage episodic illnesses, injuries and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases of the Pediatric Patient. Responsibilities include; performing history and physical examination, ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results, treating minor injuries, prescribing medications, documenting patient care services within EMR and departmental records, and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrating through competency. The Pediatric Emergency Medicine PA reports to the Pediatric Emergency Medicine APP Manager.
Job Specific Duties
Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests with education and experience.
Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency and identified in delineation of privileges.
Participates in performance improvement activities, quality initiatives and research.
Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
Works effectively with physicians and other health professionals as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group.
Precepts new APP hires and APP students.
Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a higher quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth.
Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Master’s Degree of an approved program leading to eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current Florida PA license
- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Certification by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCPAA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Level II Background Check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Pediatric Urgent Care or Pediatric Emergency Department experience preferred.
Able to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights with varying shifts.
Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgement.
Able to recognize subtle changes in patient’s condition and to adapt care based on those changes.
Able to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient’s response to care.
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Job :
Professional
Department :
NCPS-EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS-3100-451670
Job Status
:
Full Time
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About Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children. In addition to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and a growing number of outpatient centers located throughout the tri-county area, the health system includes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm; Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization, and an ambulatory surgery center. Our vision is to be where the children are. Ultimately, this means being there through all stages of health and life, both physically and emotionally. To be a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their life journey. Our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.
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