PA - Inpatient & Outpatient - Adult Endocrinology - FT - Days - MRH

Job title: PA - Inpatient & Outpatient - Adult Endocrinology - FT - Days - MRH

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary: Functions as a health care provider in an inpatient/outpatient setting providing evidence based care, including but not limited to, diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history from patients and performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for patient population.
• Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Instructs and counsels patients with respect to health promotion and/or health maintenance.
• Practices within a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative healthcare management by performing a variety of medical or procedural tasks.
• Organizes and presents historical and physical data on daily rounds, together with evaluations and recommendations, to the healthcare team in such way as to permit him/her to clearly identify a medical problem and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; synthesizes relevant data during outpatient encounters.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients based upon accepted standards of care and best practice.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person, virtually or by telephone.

Competencies:

• Accountability, Customer service, Develop and implement plan of care, Patient and family centered care, Patient safety, Problem solving, Responding to change, Standards of behavior.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Accredited Program: Physician Assistant (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association, BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association, BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association, BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential, BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross, Physician Assistant License (PA LICENSE) - State of Florida

Additional Job Information:

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Experience

• No prior work experience required.

• Other Information: This job requires privileging and credentialing. Employees who are hired/transfer/re-hired must meet certification requirements or possess 7 years of APP experience in particular area of expertise. Any movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description. Master’s degree in PA studies or Medical Sciences and NCCPA certification is preferred. ATLS is required for Trauma roles. ACLS or PALS may be required depending upon the area of practice.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant training program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 80%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80%
• Running 40%
• Sitting 80%
• Squatting 60%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 80%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
• Dust 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60%
• Hazardous Medication 60%
• Latex 60%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault 40%
• Radiation 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift:

• Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

• Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

• Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

• Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

• Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

• We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

• Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

• If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call or email for assistance.