Physician Assistant / Radiology - Musculoskeletal / Florida / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

As a Physician Assistant/ARNP you will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up and outcome evaluation on Orthopedic patients. In addition, you will participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Needs to be fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities include:

Will see new and follow up patients in the office, perform physical examinations and document the encounters.

· Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.

· Dictates daily patient Office Visits and Consultations in the hospital.

· Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.

· Presents patient history and physical examination information clearly and concisely.

· Performs daily patient rounds, documents progress notes for inpatient encounters, and perform consults in Hospital.

· Performs clinical procedures approved by their supervising physician, without the supervision of the attending physician.

· Assists the supervising physician in the operating room. Acts as first and second assistant under close supervision.

· Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results, orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, home health, and nursing services.

· Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient specific orders from the supervising physician.

· Reviews and revises treatment and therapy plans as needed.

· Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality patient care.

· Upon discharge the PA/ARNP will complete discharge orders, prescriptions, and he/she will also educate patients about the necessary post-discharge care instructions.

· On follow-up after surgery the PA / ARNP will document outcomes follow up on patients that are on antibiotics, physical therapy compliance and wound condition

· After Hours on call for Practice once a month

Licensure/Certification:

Current Licensures as a Physician Assistant / ARNP in the State of Florida.

Certification of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLCS) required.

Registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, and the Clinical Aspects of Patient Care at a level normally acquired through completion of an approved Physician's Assistant Program culminating in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant or an ARNP accredited program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician Assistant / ARNP.
• Demonstrated ability to function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Computer Literate. Must have experience with electronic medical records in the office as well as in the hospital setting
• Minimum of one (1) year of Musculoskeletal care preferred.
• References Required.

This position requires an organized, adaptable, and hardworking individual, who values and understands excellence in patient care. The individual must work well in a busy, team-oriented environment. In addition must have a strong desire to learn new skills, be an effective listener, and be an efficient provider of care. Good communication skills are required. Knowledge or experience in musculoskeletal care a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,762.89 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person