Description
PurposeandFunction) :
ThePAis responsiblefor assessingphysicalandpsychosocialstatusof clients bymeans of interview,healthhistory,physicalexamination,anddiagnosticstudies.
Assistphysicians inperformingmedicalprocedures, up to andincludingblooddrawing,vitalsignsandnursingassessments,historyand physical.
PrimaryDutiesandResponsibilities(For Non-exempt EmployeesIncludePercentofEffort) :
Recognizesdeviationsfromnormalin the physicalassessment.Works incollaborationwith a physicianin formulatingtreatmentplans for healthproblemsand follow-up.
Writesprescriptions formedication,bloodproductsbaseduponlaboratoryresults,routinediagnosticand follow-upstudies,therapeuticmeasures, and post-dischargecarein accordancewithwrittenpracticeprotocols.
Initiatesandfacilitatesclinicalresearchprotocols andcoordinatespatientcarewithresearchstaff.
Obtainscompletemedicalhistoryindependent ofsupervision by thephysician.
Ordersappropriatelaboratorytests accordingto practiceguidelines.
Develops,implementsand evaluates a plan ofcarethatisappropriate forthepatient andfamily.
Activelyparticipates in qualityassuranceprograms andpeerreview activities.
Responsiblefor providingassistancetophysiciansin thecare and treatmentof patients.
Providesmedicalsupport tostaff,triagingandimplementingcare ina knowledgeableand skillfulmanner,as evidencedby teamfeedbackand documentation in medicalrecords.
Administersnursingassessments to includeperformingexaminations,givinginjectionsandassessing a patient'shealthstatus.
Assessseverity of patient'scondition,determininganddirectingpatientsto appropriatemedicalproviders.
Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities :
Excellentwritten andverbalcommunicationskills / .
Ensuringcompliancewithlocal,stateand federalhealthregulations.
Knowledge ofand abilityto applyprofessionalmedicalprinciples,procedures,and techniques
Performsintactfuland professionalmanner.
EducationRequirements(EssentialRequirements) :
MastersDegreein Physician Assistant studies.
Currentlicensure to practiceas a Physician Assistantin theStateofFlorida.
Must becredentialed topractice by HospitalMedicalBoard.
WorkExperienceRequirements(EssentialRequirements) :
Minimum of two years experience working with radiation oncology patients preferred.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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