Physician Assistant

Certified Physician Assistant Or Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

PHS is seeking a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for a full-time position in Southwest Florida. Working under the supervision of a physician, the provider sees patients for routine status checks, assists with office procedures and surgical cases, conducts office and telehealth consults and visits, completes re-evaluations and discharge summaries, and participates in hospital and on-call rotations.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients: obtain history and perform pertinent physical examinations in hospital and office settings.

Coordinate patient care with the care team, referring providers, and outside facilities.

Ensure availability and completeness of documentation, reports, lab results, and imaging.

Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction.

Facilitate supervising physician referral of patients to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, community resources, or other physicians.

Dictate or document progress notes, histories and physicals, and discharge summaries promptly in the EHR.

Order and/or administer medications, laboratory tests, and diagnostic studies within scope of practice and as directed by the supervising physician.

Serve as surgical assistant in the operating room and assist with in-office and hospital-based procedures as directed by the supervising physician.

Participate in hospital rotation, including inpatient rounding and consults, and in the practice on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Initiate emergency measures on patients as required.

Provide in-service education and daily consultation to nursing and clinical staff.

Perform other duties delegated by the supervising physician in accordance with the provider's scope of practice, knowledge, and experience in the assigned specialty.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program; current NCCPA certification (PA-C); active, unrestricted Florida PA license issued under the Florida Board of Medicine.

Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited NP program; current national board certification (AANP or ANCC); active, unrestricted Florida RN and APRN licenses issued under the Florida Board of Nursing.

License and certification must be current, in good standing, and maintained in accordance with Florida Department of Health requirements.

Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain) and BLS certification required.

Able to obtain and maintain clinical hospital privileges.

Strong diagnostic skills and excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience as a PA or NP in a single specialty preferred; experience in the assigned specialty a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and bending, including extended standing during surgical cases.

Frequent use of hands for fine motor tasks (e.g., exams, procedures, computer work).

Ability to assist with patient positioning and transfers as needed.

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patients and operate clinical equipment safely.

Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials; must follow OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and universal/standard precautions.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, sharps, and chemical agents; required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work is performed in clinic, hospital, and OR settings; travel between offices may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.