Physician Assistant - General Internal Medicine - Full Time

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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 minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.

Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.

Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.

Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions.

Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Master’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing :

Certifications in relevant specialty or field

Experience :

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and / or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.

Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Job Status : Full time

Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Staff

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