Physician Assistant I

Department Ambulatory Administration Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA I typically work in an outpatient clinic or area with set hours (i.e., PAT, Employee Health). A PA is a graduate with a master’s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s). Required Qualifications - Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). - Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs. - Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. - Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. - Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. - Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. - Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. - Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. - Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. - Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Mandatory Education BD: Bachelor Degree Preferred Education M D: Masters Degree Required License and Certs PA: Physician Assistant Preferred License and Certs ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS: Basic Life Support Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ - Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). - Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program. - Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs. - Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. - Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. - Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. - Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. - Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. - Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. - Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. - Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.