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Fort Myers, Florida, Primary Care Physician Assistant Job Clinical Role:

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• Permanent job opening
• Seeking a board certified physician assistant
• Must have post-training clinical experience; no new graduates
• Must have an active, unrestricted Florida physician assistant license and appropriate national certification
• Reason for need: new location
• Full-time, on-site opportunity
• Work Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Typical patient volume: approximately 1-5 patients per day, with potential growth as the location develops
• Provide care to patients with sickle cell disease in an outpatient clinic and infusion setting
• Work with a physician, RN, and MA
• Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, medication reviews, and ongoing follow-up
• Collaborate with the physician to manage acute symptoms and complex chronic conditions
• Evaluate patients with pain, dehydration, anemia-related symptoms, infection concerns, and medication complications
• Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice, including controlled medications when appropriately authorized
• Support IV hydration, medication infusions, and other outpatient treatments
• Assess patients before treatment, monitor treatment response, and address adverse reactions or changes in condition
• Peripheral IV and implanted-port access competency required, or willingness to complete competency validation before performing independently
• Coordinate referrals and educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• During lower-volume periods, assist with patient outreach, overdue follow-ups, care coordination, documentation, and practice development
• Help maintain clinical supplies, emergency equipment readiness, and safe daily clinic operations
• Participate in occasional community outreach events
• Some weekend needs, schedule adjustments, and participation in established after-hours response procedures may apply
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

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Organization Information:

• Outpatient practice providing comprehensive care for patients with complex chronic disease
• Collaborative clinical team with physician and nursing support
• Opportunity to help develop a new practice location
• Annualized salary of approximately $125,000
• 401(k) with matching
• $200 monthly stipend toward medical coverage
• Paid time off

Lifestyle Information:

• Fort Myers, Florida
• Southwest Florida community along the Caloosahatchee River
• Access to nearby Gulf Coast beaches
• Opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and golfing
• Historic downtown River District with dining, shopping, and cultural attractions
• Access to

Southwest Florida International Airport RecruitWell's Core Values:

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