Physician's Assistant

Work Schedule

8-hour shifts from 11:00am – 7:00pm Monday–Friday.

OR 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm – 7:00am on a rotating schedule that repeats itself every two weeks.

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the applicant’s background and the position for which they have applied.

Under the general direction of the Medical Director and the Health Services Administrator, the focus of this position is to evaluate and treat inmates for serious health conditions. This position evaluates inmates during routine sick call, responds to medical emergencies, conducts chronic clinic visits, and performs minor surgical/suturing procedures within the scope of the license. Work is performed under the supervision of a physician licensed in the State of Florida and is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

This position provides after-hours call coverage as scheduled.

SUPERVISES OTHERS:
No

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or post-master's certification.
• License as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida;
  Family Practice, Adult Health, or Acute Care certification.
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction.
• CPR-Basic Life Support or ACLS certification.
• 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check.

• Utilize diagnostic skills to assess and discern real and fictitious illnesses and injuries in a timely manner.
• Interpret basic X-rays to focus on an inmate complaint and diagnose promptly to provide effective intervention.
• Apply effective time management skills to accommodate regularly scheduled sick call visits and handle emergent cases while fielding phone inquiries from staff for medication orders, reviewing medical records from outside sources, and approving verbal/phone orders for medications, treatments, and diagnostic studies.
• Apply effective interpersonal skills when dealing with inmates and staff in an ever-changing environment.
• Perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Members in this position must be able to perform the following:

• Climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes.
• Have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in other confined areas.
• Stand up to 5 hours per day.
• Walk up to 5 hours per day.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently twist, reach, bend, squat, or kneel.

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some benefits include Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and an Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug‑free workplace.

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