What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Certified position at Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.?
POSITION TITLE: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CERTIFIED (PA-C)
FLSA: EXEMPT
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Completion of a four-year accredited PA baccalaureate program including a year of clinical training, OR completion of a two-year accredited PA program (requires two years of undergraduate study) including one year of clinical training.
- National accreditation based on certifying exams. Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a re-certification examination every six years.
- Florida State Licensure
- CPR required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.
- Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Travels to all locations as needed and directed by the CMO
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
