Physician Assistant​/Radiology - Musculoskeletal​/Florida​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant

As a Physician Assistant/ARNP you will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up and outcome evaluation on Orthopedic patients. In addition, you will participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Needs to be fluent in Spanish.

• Will see new and follow up patients in the office, perform physical examinations and document the encounters.
• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Dictates daily patient Office Visits and Consultations in the hospital.
• Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Presents patient history and physical examination information clearly and concisely.
• Performs daily patient rounds, documents progress notes for inpatient encounters, and perform consults in Hospital.
• Performs procedures approved by their supervising physician, without the supervision of the attending physician.
• Assists the supervising physician in the operating room. Acts as first and second assistant under close supervision.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results, orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, home health, and nursing services.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient specific orders from the supervising physician.
• Reviews and revises treatment and therapy plans as needed.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality patient care.
• Upon discharge the PA/ARNP will complete discharge orders, prescriptions, and he/she will also educate patients about the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• On follow-up after surgery the PA / ARNP will document outcomes follow up on patients that are on antibiotics, physical therapy compliance and wound condition.
• After Hours on call for Practice once a month.

• Current Licensures as a Physician Assistant / ARNP in the State of Florida.
• Certification of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLCS) required.
• Registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, and the Clinical Aspects of Patient Care at a level normally acquired through completion of an approved Physician's Assistant Program culminating in a Bachelor's Degree.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant or an ARNP accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician Assistant / ARNP.
• Demonstrated ability to function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Computer Literate. Must have experience with electronic medical records in the office as well as in the hospital setting.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Musculoskeletal care preferred.
• References Required.

This position requires an organized, adaptable, and hardworking individual, who values and understands excellence in patient care. The individual must work well in a busy, team-oriented environment. In addition must have a strong desire to learn new skills, be an effective listener, and be an efficient provider of care. Good communication skills are required. Knowledge or experience in musculoskeletal care a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

Work Location:

In person