Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Neurological Surgery, Neurosciences

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients' health history and physical examination results.

Responsibilities include:

• Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.
• Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
• Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
• Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients' charts.
• Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients' conditions.
• Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

• Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

• Two years of experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff