Jacksonville, Florida, Primary Care Physician Assistant Job

Primary Care Physician Assistant Jacksonville, Florida

Position Overview

• Position: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Jacksonville, Florida
• Setting: On-site outpatient clinic and infusion setting
• Reason for Need: New location
• New Graduates: Not accepted
• Experience: Post-training clinical experience required
• Patient Volume: Approximately 15 patients per day, with potential growth as the location develops

Availability / Schedule

• MondayFriday: 8:30 AM5:00 PM
• Full-Time, On-Site
• Some weekend needs, schedule adjustments, and participation in established after-hours response procedures may apply

Licensure & Certifications

• Florida Physician Assistant License: Active and unrestricted required
• Board Certification: Required
• BLS: Required
• ACLS: Required
• PALS: Required
• IV/Port Access: Peripheral IV and implanted-port access competency required, or willingness to complete competency validation before performing independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately $125,000
• 401(k): Employer matching
• Medical Coverage: $200/month stipend
• Paid Time Off

Lifestyle / Practice Environment

• Jacksonville, Florida: Coastal city offering beaches, outdoor recreation, boating, fishing, parks, dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Predictable Weekday Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM
• Low Initial Patient Volume: Approximately 15 patients per day
• New Practice Location: Opportunity to help develop and establish a new outpatient practice
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a physician, RN, and MA
• Outpatient Setting: Clinic and infusion-based care
• Clinical Variety: Chronic disease management, infusion services, patient education, and care coordination

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and infusion care to patients with sickle cell disease
• Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, medication reviews, and ongoing follow-up
• Collaborate with the physician to manage acute symptoms and complex chronic conditions
• Evaluate patients with pain, dehydration, anemia-related symptoms, infection concerns, and medication complications
• Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice, including controlled medications when appropriately authorized
• Support IV hydration, medication infusions, and other outpatient treatments
• Assess patients before treatment, monitor treatment response, and address adverse reactions or changes in condition
• Coordinate referrals and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Assist with patient outreach, overdue follow-ups, care coordination, documentation, and practice development during lower-volume periods
• Help maintain clinical supplies, emergency equipment readiness, and safe daily clinic operations
• Participate in occasional community outreach events

Clinical Team

• Physician
• Registered Nurse
• Medical Assistant
• Collaborative outpatient practice providing comprehensive care for patients with complex chronic disease

EMR

• eClinicalWorks

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