Physician Assistant - Float (Jacksonville, FL)

Job Description

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We’re unique.  You should be, too.

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We’re changing lives every day.  For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts?  Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

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We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

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The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.\n

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.

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  Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

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  Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

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  Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

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  Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

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  Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

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  Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

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  Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

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  Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

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  Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

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  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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  Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

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  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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  Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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  Health Promotion and Maintenance.

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  Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others.

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  Medical Teamwork.

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  Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development.

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EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

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  Master’s Degree required

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  Successful completion of program recognized by the accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant, appropriate state licensure, and certification

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment. 

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PAY RANGE:

$111,140 - $158,771 Salary\n

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.  Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. 

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ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.  With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.  Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

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Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE

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Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

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