Surgical Services Physician Assistant

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual

Comprehensive benefits package

Company Discount Programs

Growing Organization

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Medical Group

Work location: 7050 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, 33541

The role you'll contribute:

Provides medical treatment under the supervision of the physicians for Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Physician Group. Conduct patient examinations and follow-ups provide treatment plans, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. This medical care will be provided within the framework of the hospitals medical staff departments policies and procedures. Will work with complex surgical patients both pre and post-operatively.

The value you'll bring to the team:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external patients and customersin person or on the telephone.

Exhibits respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships within the practice and other departments.

Demonstrate Florida Hospitals Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork through daily interactions with patients and their families, and with the medical staff.

Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations and identifying any medical conditions.

Obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories of patients.

Determines abnormalities by administering and/or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.

Interpreting test results of patients.

Able to provide pre and post-operative care, if applicable. This would apply if PA is located in a surgical practice.

Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.

Able to provide pre and post-operative care, if applicable. This would apply if PA is located in a surgical practice.

Instructs and counsels patients.

Document patient care services by charting in the patient and department records.

Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Proactively support a culture of safety and quality to protect our patients and employees.

Honors patients rights by following privacy guidelines, HIPAA, and code of ethics with our patients, physicians, co-workers, and guests.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation.

Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal growth, i.e. completes all mandatory educational requirements, maintains certifications, attend continuing education courses/seminars, and acts as designated preceptor.

Contributes to a physicians effectiveness by being part of the team, identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; and help develop the staff by providing information, educational opportunities and growth opportunities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

Thorough knowledge of techniques required for diagnosing, treating, prescribing medicines for pre and post-operative patients.

Good knowledge in providing personal services such as meeting the quality (http://www.jobawareness.com/qa-analyst.asp) norms, and evaluation of customer (http://www.jobawareness.com/customersupport-executive.asp) or patient satisfaction.

Should be an active listener, learner, with critical thoughts, reasoning and possess good judgment skills to make decisions using scientific methods and tools to provide solutions to problems.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant studies.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Florida Physician Assistant License

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Continuing education required to maintain licensure

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25040722

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.