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AdventHealth Physician Assistant- General Surgery in Ocala, Florida
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual
· Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and matching 403b plan
· Patient facing positions receiving company paid initial sets of scrubs
· Company Discount Programs
· Growing Organization
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Location: 1720 SE 16 th Ave, Suite 303, Ocala 34471
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Medical Group Ocala
The role you’ll contribute:
Provides medical treatment under the supervision of the attending physician for University Community Hospital employees and the employees of client area corporations. This medical care will be provided within the frame work of the hospital’s medical staff and the Occupational Health Service department’s policies and procedures.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Complies with Employee Code of Conduct
· Demonstrates compliance with all federal, state and local laws; rules and government regulations
· Verbalizes understanding of reporting process of any actual or perceived violation
· Recognizes incidents as defined and described in the Hospital’s Institutional Policies and Procedures
· Understands the method and reasoning for reporting incidents
· Demonstrates ability to complete the Hospital’s Incident Report Form
· Assists the Department Manager or others in recognizing and reducing risk within the Department or other areas of the Hospital
· Demonstrates FHT PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Daily Endeavors) by providing courteous service, assisting lost guests, and problem solving to meet special needs or requests
· Creates positive image by demonstrating a professional manner in all encounters
· Takes initiative to identify problems and assist with problem resolution while maintaining confidentiality at all times
· Acknowledges employees, physicians and visitors promptly
· Develops positive working relationships with other functional team/members within the Hospital
· Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur
· Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers, in person or on the telephone
· Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments
· Participates in Quality Improvement activities to improve processes and patient care
· Implements actions, as appropriate, recommended by Quality Improvement teams and the hospital wide Quality Coordinating Council
· Participates in Performance Improvement activities to improve processes and patient care
· Implements actions, as appropriate, recommended by Performance Improvement activities and hospital-wide Performance Improvement Coordinating Council (PICC)
· Follows hospital and departmental Safety policies and procedures
· Wears name tag identification and is aware of role in minimizing Security incidents
· Demonstrates knowledge of role in Hazardous Materials and Waste Program , including procedures to follow in case of spill
· Demonstrates knowledge of role in Emergency Preparedness Program . Participates in Disaster Drills, as appropriate
· Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Life Safety Program and participates in Fire Drills as appropriate
· Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Medical Equipment Program and how to report malfunctioning equipment
· Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Utility Systems Program and the department’s response to utility failure
· Follows hospital and departmental Infection Control policies and procedures
· Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families
· Maintains satisfactory participation and attendance at required and non-required meetings and staff development programs
· Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development
o Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth and career advancement
o Attends annual mandatory inservice, required meetings and continuing education
· Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians patients, visitors and the community to enhance the hospital’s reputation as a health care center
· Demonstrates evidence of adherence to the hospital confidentiality policy
· Provides occupational health to all employees, regardless of age, race or sex. Patient population includes workers of all ages, from adolescence through the geriatric population
· Examines and rechecks patients for medical problems prior to return to work after illness or injury. Plans referrals to physician specialists when indicated
· Incorporates patients work with company’s light duty policy in determining physical fitness for job duty
· Examines and rechecks patients for medical problems prior to return to work after illness or injury. Returns patients to their job as soon as medically advisable
· Assists Medical Director with development and ongoing revision of medical policies and procedures
· Assures that continued medical care remains within the UCH provider clinic unless a change is authorized by the MCC-PCP
· Works with the MCC-PCP to assure that all referrals for specialty care by MCC-PCP are made within the participating network providers unless specific care is not available in that network
· Assists Medical Director in review of data for Quality Improvement
· Produces appropriate medical records
· Assists Medical Director in the implementation and management of the Quality Assurance Program
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
· The PA’s role, scope of practice and legal requirements
· Provider’s specialty area as it applies to Occupational Medicine.
· Scope of prescriptive and dispensing authority
· Medical terminology.
· Laboratory practices and procedures.
· Principles and medical practices in an Occupational Practice.
· Anatomy and Physiology
· Occupational and safety hazards
· Communicable diseases and their control and treatment.
· Physical assessment and analysis
· Problem solving and documentation
· Initiating the appropriate emergency response
· Performing or ordering and interpreting routine diagnostic laboratory tests.
· Working with diverse individuals and cultures.
· Handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
· Translating health information to patients.
· Assisting or consulting with physicians
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
· As required for licensure
· Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :
· Florida Physician Assistant License
· Must obtain and maintain BLS
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Physician Services
Organization: AdventHealth Medical Group West FL
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24024474
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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