Locums - Jacksonville, Florida, Primary Care Physician Assistant Job
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant for an immediate locum tenens opportunity in a growing outpatient clinic and infusion practice specializing in sickle cell disease management.
- Start Date: ASAP, ideally as soon as next week
- Assignment: Initial 1-month locum contract, with potential for locum-to-permanent placement
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Setting: On-site outpatient clinic and infusion center
- Patient Volume: Approximately 1–5 patients per day initially, with expected growth
- Experience: Post-training clinical experience required; new graduates will not be considered
- Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with sickle cell disease.
- Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, medication reviews, and follow-up visits.
- Manage acute symptoms and complex chronic conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician.
- Evaluate pain, dehydration, anemia-related symptoms, potential infections, and medication complications.
- Order and review laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of practice and applicable authorization requirements.
- Support IV hydration, medication infusions, and other outpatient treatments.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments, responding appropriately to adverse reactions.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-ups, and ongoing care management.
- Assist with documentation, patient outreach, clinical supplies, and the development of the new practice location.
- Participate in occasional community outreach events.
- Active, unrestricted Florida Physician Assistant license
- Board certification
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Previous clinical experience following completion of training
- Competency in peripheral IV and implanted-port access, or willingness to complete competency validation before performing independently
Join a collaborative team consisting of a physician, registered nurse, and medical assistant. This new practice location offers the opportunity to help establish and grow an outpatient program while providing specialized care to patients with complex chronic conditions.
EMR: eClinicalWorks
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