Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology
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The University of Miami is currently seeking a full time Physician Assistant to work in the Otolaryngology Department in Miami, FL.
The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients' health history and physical examination results.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infections.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatment and results.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives.
- Answers call as needed and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
- Records concise, accurate and legible documentation of patient's medical data on patient charts.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment (if any).
- Reports and documents significant information / changes in patient's condition.
- Initiate the ordering of appropriate laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic procedure required for specific evaluation(s).
- Interpret laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
- Appropriately manages all patients' concerns.
- Attends all mandatory in-services as directed.
- Maintains professional certifications / licensure in active status.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Master's degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing :
Certifications in relevant specialty or field
Experience :
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University's core values.
- Ability to work independently and / or in a collaborative environment.
Department Specific Functions
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infections.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatment and results.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives.
- Answers call as needed and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
- Records concise, accurate and legible documentation of patient's medical data on patient charts.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment (if any).
- Reports and documents significant information / changes in patient's condition.
- Initiate the ordering of appropriate laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic procedure required for specific evaluation(s).
- Interpret laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
- Appropriately manages all patients' concerns.
- Attends all mandatory in-services as directed.
- Maintains professional certifications / licensure in active status.
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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 the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.
As an academic medical center, we are proud to 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.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status : Full time
Full time
Employee Type : Staff
Staff
Pay Grade : c108
c108
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