Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

About this role

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Proposed Schedule:

Tuesday and Wednesday (Enterprise)

Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Sanford)

Salary range: $105,000 to $110,000

The Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) serves as a mid-level provider responsible for delivering high-quality patient care across the lifespan, including pediatric patients age 2 years and older , adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, consultation, education, and follow-up care.

The PA works under the supervision of a licensed Physician and is responsible for maintaining accurate medical records while performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure in the applicable state.
• Current DEA registration (if required).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Family Medicine or Primary Care experience preferred .
• Experience treating pediatric patients age 2 and older through geriatric populations .
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage acute and chronic conditions across a diverse patient population.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Primary Functions
• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients ranging from age 2 years through geriatrics .
• Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and perform physical assessments.
• Diagnose illnesses and develop treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, wellness, nutrition, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

The employee will work as the needs of the operation require. Normal work days and hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am – 6pm and Fridays, 8am – 12pm; however, there will be times when the employee will need to come in or work on “off hours” or “off days ” to meet the needs of the position.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a Federally Qualified Heath Center (FQHC) or community health center strongly preferred. Experience providing care to underserved, uninsured, Medicaid, and Medicare populations. based care initiatives. Knowledge of FQHC regulations, HRSA requirements, quality measures and value

• Experience managing diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and behavioral health patients. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferrable EPIC or similar systems.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a teambased model with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, pharmacists and care coordinators.
• Licenses or Certifications:
• Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employment.
• Criminal Background Clearance

Benefits

· Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual of 8.3 hours per pay period

· 10 paid holidays annually

· Medical Insurance

· $2,000 Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

· Up to $600 annually for license and DEA reimbursement

· Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) at no cost to the provider