Pediatric Physician Assistant (PA) Job at Tampa Family Health Centers, Tampa, FL

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  • Tampa Family Health Centers
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Manages common acute and chronic health care problems. Performs as an interdependent member of the health care team through direct medical care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral. Practices to his/her maximum potential in accordance with State and Federal laws. Functions primarily as a clinician but also has consultative and educational responsibilities; works collaboratively with all care team members supportive of the patient centered medical home model.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Clinical – provide health care through health promotion, illness prevention and health restoration; responsibilities include:

- History and physical

- Medical and/or nursing diagnosis

- Direct diagnostic evaluations including the order and review of appropriate radiographic and laboratory tests; provide consultation

- Formulating patient treatment plans including prescribing medications and follow-up

• Consultation – provide consultation to patients, their families, care team members, physicians or other health care providers on health maintenance visits, educational programs, individual referrals, peer, and nursing staff resources

• Attend and complete appropriate continuing education sessions to maintain State licensure as a Physician Assistant

• Teach patients and families community health promotion and illness prevention strategies

• Actively participates in daily huddles with care team members

• Mentors and serves as a preceptor to Physician Assistants and Nursing/APRN students

• May be required to float throughout the organization, as needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

• Participate in QI related activities, with a focus on providing quality care and closing care gaps

• Is accountable to ensure patient rights and ensures an environment that promotes the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment

• Supports and participates in common teamwork

• Promote positive public relations with patients, visitors, and community

• Effectively and efficiently completes all duties as assigned

• Adhere to all HIPAA, State, Federal, accreditation agency, HRSA and TFHC rules and regulations

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training

• Graduation for an accredited PA certification program focusing on pediatric and adult medicine

• Current BLS Certification

• Valid and unencumbered State of Florida PA license

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of (1) years’ experience as an pediatric PA, preferred

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