Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology; Inpatient

Core Job Functions

• 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.

Education:

Master’s degree in relevant field required.

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required.

Experience:

No previous experience required; 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

• 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.

First assist in OR for otolaryngology surgical procedures. Perform preoperative assessments and develop care plans for otolaryngology and head and neck cancer surgery patients. Manage postoperative care, including monitoring for complications and coordinating follow‑up. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery expectations.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

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 groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

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.