Advanced Practice - Family Medicine opening in: Navarre , FL
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Navarre, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
**NP/PA Primary Care Opening in Navarre, FL**
Full-time, permanent position
23 miles from Pensacola, FL
Job Description:
The Advance Practice Provider provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director or works with physician in a surgical capacity in the operating room. Provides health care services to patients in a under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., geriatrics. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under Physician supervision.
Qualifications
- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science or Nursing required. Successful completion of physician assistant/Advanced Practice RN training and certification as a physician assistant/APRN (general or specialized) from an approved program.
- Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.
- Current PA or APRN License in the State of Florida.
- Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
- BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association. Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.