Why Join Us? SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.
Job Description:
Role Summary:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician(s) in treating patients.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Assist Physician in treating patients Evaluate patients, take history and perform pertinent physical examination Provide post surgical wound care and follow-up Coordinate care of patients (testing and preparation for procedures) Record and ensure availability and completeness of documentation, reports and imaging examinations Provide patient education, counseling and instruction Facilitate supervising Physician referral of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, or other resources of the community or other Physicians Dictate progress notes, history and physical, and discharge summaries Administer and/or order medication upon request of supervising Physician Initiate emergency measures on patient as required Perform chart audits Provide in-service and daily consultation to nursing staff Initiate consultation and monitor patients for special tests Counsel patients on preventive care Other duties performed in a general practice outlined in F.S. Chapter 458.347 Answer patient calls All other specific tasks delegated by supervising Physician in accordance with the Physician Assistant/APRN's knowledge and experience developed under the supervising
Physician Minimum Qualifications:
Hold a current license in good standing Maintain certification in accordance with Department of Regulations Able to perform health care tasks in Oncology by supervising Physician efficiently and effectively consistent with patient's health and welfare Able to obtain and sustain clinical hospital privileges Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Good diagnostic capabilities