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Advanced Practice - Family Medicine position in Navarre, FL
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Navarre, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/29/24
**Primary Care NP/PA opening in Navarre, FL**
* Located in Navarre, FL - Pensacola 23m, Destin 26m
* Full-time, permanent position
* Day shift
* Employed opportunity
Job Description
The Advance Practice Provider provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director or works with physician in a surgical capacity in the operating room. Provides health care services to patients in a under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., geriatrics. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under Physician supervision.
Qualifications
- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science or Nursing required. Successful completion of physician assistant/Advanced Practice RN training and certification as a physician assistant/APRN (general or specialized) from an approved program.
- Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.
- Current PA or APRN License in the State of Florida.
- Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
- BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association. Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.
About Healthcare System:
System is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, the Health Care System is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.