APRN or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopaedics

Job Description

Job Description

O ur Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title : APRN or Physician Assistant

Department : Orthopaedics - Tampa

Reports to : Supervising Physician & Director / Associate Director of Physician Offices

Job Summary : Responsibilities of PA under general supervision of provider.

ORTHO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans.

We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including :
• Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
• Discounts at our medical facilities
• Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position :

• Evaluate Patients
• Obtain and record health histories
• Perform physical and development assessments
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and labs
• Diagnose and treat health conditions
• Manage the health care of those patients for which they have been educated to provide health teaching and counseling
• Initiate referrals as appropriate consulting with Supervising Physician
• Complete all documentation timely, efficiently and in its entirety
• Maintain health record and document all items required for Meaningful Use
• Daily responsibilities
• Accurately completes all patient notes within 48 hours
• Forwards completed documentation to Supervising Provider for signature
• All outpatient patient charges are entered at the end of each patient encounter
• Addresses and completes all patient tasks daily
• Assists supervising provider with completion of their tasks
• Assist with paperwork and forms as directed by the physician
• Returns patient calls as needed
• Documents ALF / SNF visits / services timely, accurately and in entirety
• Submits ALF / SNF charges timely and correctly coordinating with the physician(s) as appropriate
• Completes end of day process
• Verify all messages have been handled for the day
• Ensure tasks, labs, diagnostics have been reviewed and addressed as needed
• Communicate with supervising physician any items that need to be addressed for the clinic
• Log off their work stations properly

Additional Responsibilities :

• Provides excellent customer service to his / her team, patients, and public
• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Attends all meetings required by physician or Director / Associate Director
• Attends yearly Florida Medical Clinic Physician Conference
• Participates in monthly CTT meetings
• Consults supervising provider as needed for client care

Physical and Mental Demands :

• Normal physical ability
• Above average concentration and high level complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• High tolerance to stressful situations

Occupational Exposure :

High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications : Required Travel

• Florida Licensed APRN or PA
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to plan ahead, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Orthopaedics preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing .

This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights.