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Physician Assistant - Float (Jacksonville, FL)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $111,140.00 - $158,771.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

ChenMed is a family-owned and physician-led healthcare company that is transforming healthcare for seniors across the United States. With a unique approach focused on providing high-quality, personalized primary care, ChenMed aims to improve the health and well-being of the populations it serves by rescuing seniors from inadequate healthcare services. This company stands out from traditional primary care providers through its dedication to innovation, comprehensive care management, and rapid expansion to meet the growing needs of senior patients. Known for its supportive and collaborative work environment, ChenMed offers its team members opportunities for career development, advancement, and an excellent work-life balance alongside competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. With a strong commitment to improving lives, ChenMed is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and making a positive impact on both patients and employees every day.

The Physician Assistant (PA) role at ChenMed is a critical position responsible for promoting and maintaining patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician. This role requires a proactive and compassionate healthcare professional who can perform a wide range of clinical duties including patient assessments, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. The PA will contribute significantly to the physician's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues, recommending treatment options, and implementing physician directives. They will also provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and adhering to infection-control policies. Additionally, the PA will be instrumental in educating and counseling patients on health maintenance, wellness, and emotional well-being. The role requires maintaining professional knowledge through continuous education and contributing to the healthcare team's growth by providing staff educational opportunities. With a salary range of $111,140 to $158,771, the position offers a rewarding career pathway with potential bonuses or commissions based on performance and other factors. Employment at ChenMed comes with a robust range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for Physician Assistants looking to make a difference in senior healthcare.

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • Completion of a program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant
  • Appropriate state licensure
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care
  • Compliance with legal and professional healthcare regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Master’s degree
  • Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Appropriate state licensure
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to provide patient education and counseling
  • Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Job Duties

  • Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed
  • providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations
  • recommending options and courses of action
  • implementing physician directives
  • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients
  • performing physical examinations
  • obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
  • Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
  • interpreting test results
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
  • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations
  • suturing
  • managing wounds and infections
  • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens
  • giving normal growth and development information
  • discussing family planning
  • providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living
  • promoting wellness and health maintenance
  • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation
  • anticipating future legislation
  • enforcing adherence to requirements
  • advising management on needed actions
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
  • reviewing professional publications
  • establishing personal networks
  • participating in professional societies
  • Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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