About this opportunity
Altea Healthcare lists this Physician Assistant Certified opportunity in sarasota, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Physicians Assistant to join our Florida team, to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices, in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you are the go-to person for ensuring the best patient care and medical guidance is achieved. The job description includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You are both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following specialties: acute care, family health or geriatrics. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a provider, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving, and good communication skills are important. If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we would like to meet with you to share our mission, vision, values for the post-acute industry.
Responsibilities
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients’ overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
Proven experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or other setting
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Requirements
Valid PA license in the state of Florida
Minimum two years experience in a hospital, skilled nursing or clinic setting
Experience in skilled nursing facility and hospitalist preferred
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Standard shift:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work setting:
In-person
Skilled nursing facility
Ability to Relocate:
Sarasota, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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Worksite address
sarasota, FL, 34243, US
Who can apply
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