Physician Assistant

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Sanford, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2295

Organization Overview

The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone.

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) mid-level provider includes, but is not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• 1. Examine patients and record history
• 2. Adhere to proper charting protocols
• 3. Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare
• 4. Order or execute tests or images as needed
• 5. Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by
• 6. Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
• 7. Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
• 8. Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• 9. Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• 10. Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
• 12. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• 13. Report on incidents to the Department of Risk and Compliance
• 14. Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
• 15. Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and
• Compliance and Human Resources
• 16. Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the
• proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
• 17. Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
• 18. Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
• 19. Provide coverage for on call, as assigned
• 20. Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated
• 21. Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned
• 22. Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
• 23. Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)
• 24. Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
• 2. Current National Board Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• 2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
• 3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
• 2. Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively with patients
• 2. Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
• 3. Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
• 4. Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• 5. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• 6. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel