Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Organization Overview

The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone.

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or

Physician Assistant (PA) mid-level provider includes, but are not limited to, providing

accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Examine patients and record history

2. Adhere to proper charting protocols

3. Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare

comprehensive plan

4. Order or execute tests or images as needed

5. Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by

Physician

6. Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient

7. Administer or prescribe treatment and medications

8. Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease

9. Inoculate and vaccinate as required

10. Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being

11. Perform minor surgery

12. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities

13. Report on incidents to the Department of Risk and Compliance

14. Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet

15. Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and

Compliance and Human Resources

16. Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the

proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.

17. Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee

18. Represent True Health in the community and at community events.

19. Provide coverage for on call, as assigned

20. Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated

21. Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned

22. Precept and train provider peers, as assigned

23. Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)

24. Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing

2. Current National Board Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills

2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability

3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system

2. Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to communicate effectively with patients

2. Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care

3. Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner

4. Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time

5. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time

6. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel

7. Ability to reach with hands and arms