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Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$123,850 / year median in Florida
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of medical conditions. Prescribes medications, develops patient treatment options, interprets and verifies test results, and collaborates with other healthcare providers for continued education to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Provides medical care to patients under the supervision of a physician. Conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Works closely with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans for patients. Educate patients and their families about healthcare issues, disease management, and preventive care.Knowledge and Skills Required:
Formulating interventions and performing therapeutic measures to ensure the appropriate individualized plan of care is implemented. Applying knowledge of age specific needs, (pediatric, adolescents, adult and geriatric) to plan of care interventions and patients' responses to care Performance of rounds & recording of computerized written and/or dictated documentation of all patient encounters by computerized progress notes, brief operative note, procedural notes or admission/consultation/discharge summary dictation Pre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimization Post-operative patient ICU and floor management Participation in Clinical & multidisciplinary rounds by contributing specific surgical perspective & promoting integrated comprehensive patient care, & assisting with discharge planning Provide relevant patient education and counseling regarding heath status/test results/disease process & discharge planning Address patient psychosocial needs by assessing patient's functional status & evaluating patient's mental status by Consultation/Referral to other health professionals & community agencies Assessing clinical factors including, but not limited to, immunosuppression complications, drug toxicity, infections complications and risk rejection Assist the collaborating physician in any intervention in the interest of patient care/safety Functions fully within the Outpatient and Inpatient setting Providing on-call coverage for medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-callSchedule:
Full timeShift:
Day Education and Experience Required:
Physician Assistant Studies 1+ years experienceLicensure, Certification or Registration Required:
Valid American Heart AssociationBLS & ACLS
certifications Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. NCCPA Certification All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits fromDay One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet BenefitsBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mental Health
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance