*** Physician Assistant I ***

Þpartment Operating Room 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 19:00 - 07:30 / 3 days a week Alternating weekends and holidays required. Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth. Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here. Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking
1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national