Physician Assistant

1 week ago


Lake City, FL, United States Florida Digestive Health Specialists Full time
Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in gastroenterology to join our dynamic healthcare team The PA will collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders. This role involves performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families on disease management and prevention strategies.

Our Culture: Inspire hope. Build your legacy. Discover a rewarding, fulfilling, well-balanced career at Florida Digestive Health Specialist, LLP. With providers and locations across Florida, FDHS is one of the largest single-specialty, physician-owned GI practices in the state. FDHS was established in 2011 to provide comprehensive, high-quality gastroenterology services and foster advanced research for digestive health problems. With a growing team of nationally acclaimed care centers, providers, and staff, we continue to expand our reach to communities that need our care. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an APRN/PA to join our team and support our mission.

Essential Duties:
  • Provide care to gastroenterology patients by developing diagnoses, establishing patient care objectives, noting changing conditions and needs, providing treatments and services involving disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, and collaborating with physicians.
  • Develop patient care plans by reviewing patients' medical histories, documenting physical and psychological conditions, and influencing social factors, conferring with family and friends, developing a diagnosis, and defining interventions, schedules, and timetables.
  • Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration, and preventative measures.
  • Assist in performing endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopieswith gastroenterologists.
  • Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dieticians to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Maintain safe, secure, and healthy patient care environments by following infection control procedures, medication administration, storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations while adhering to professional, legal, and organizational policies.
  • Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
  • Hospital Rounding: Participate in hospital rounds one full weekend per month.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    1. Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the company. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees may be required to perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
  • Active license in good standing with the state of Florida
  • More than one year working in gastroenterology, or a related field is highly desirable.
  • General Medicine or GI training preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment and collaborate with team members.
  • Familiarity with EMR charting systems
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Positive and collaborative work environment

Physical Demands

The employee may be required to stand for extended periods, lift and move equipment and assist with positioning patients during procedures. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee should be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for performing clinical duties effectively.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Florida Digestive Health Specialists to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

When you join FDHS, you become part of a premier team striving to deliver unparalleled, personalized care while treating patients like family. And at FDHS, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Join our team at FDHS and make a difference in the lives of our patients and employees alike
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