Physician Assistant, OHMG Urology, Oviedo - Urology

Company: Orlando Health
Location: Orlando
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Physician Assistant, OHMG Urology, OviedoPosition Summary

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern

United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong

representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive

health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care

medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women's health, primary care and the largest hospitalist

program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals

and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's

east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by

providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE

education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin

your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

The Physician Assistant practices medicine under the direction of physicians and/or surgeons that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations.

Position requires travel between Oviedo and Downtown Orlando locations.

* Mileage reimbursement included*

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Assists in providing care for patients receiving radiation treatments; writes appropriate orders, including those for perioperative orders, narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
* Performs emergency life-saving procedures in cases such cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar catastrophe.
* Performs daily rounds independently or with attending physicians and/or students. Daily tasks to include:
* Perform detailed H & P examinations and document inpatient H & P, and discharge summaries in the medical record. (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
* Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate implementation of therapeutic plans, consistent with healthcare needs of the

patient
* Performs examination for follow-ups and patients receiving radiation treatments.
* Review medical records of patients of the supervising medical staff member.
* Routine patient rounds to monitor and evaluate clinical status; change in status to be reported to supervising medical staff member for management (may not be substituted for physician rounds).
* Notifies attending physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
* Dispense/prescribe medication, as authorized by supervising medical staff member.
* Issue oral and written orders on behalf of the supervising medical staff member, to be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising medical staff member within 24 hours.
* Write or dictate reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record
* Scrub with supervising surgeon in operating room.
* Remove catheters, drains, sutures, and staples.
* Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate

area).
* Assist physician with special diagnostic procedures and follows the medical staff policies on supervision for the

procedure
* Perform advanced cardiac life support. In a medical emergency, the Physician Assistant will act on behalf of the

supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient.
* Perform patient education.


* Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
* Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

* Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
* Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
* Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
* Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

* Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
* Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Experience

None

Education/Training

Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

* Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
* Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Experience

None

Essential Functions

* Assists in providing care for patients receiving radiation treatments; writes appropriate orders, including those for perioperative orders, narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
* Performs emergency life-saving procedures in cases such cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar catastrophe.
* Performs daily rounds independently or with attending physicians and/or students. Daily tasks to include:
* Perform detailed H & P examinations and document inpatient H & P, and discharge summaries in the medical record. (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
* Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate implementation of therapeutic plans, consistent with healthcare needs of the

patient
* Performs examination for follow-ups and patients receiving radiation treatments.
* Review medical records of patients of the supervising medical staff member.
* Routine patient rounds to monitor and evaluate clinical status; change in status to be reported to supervising medical staff member for management (may not be substituted for physician rounds).
* Notifies attending physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
* Dispense/prescribe medication, as authorized by supervising medical staff member.
* Issue oral and written orders on behalf of the supervising medical staff member, to be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising medical staff member within 24 hours.
* Write or dictate reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record
* Scrub with supervising surgeon in operating room.
* Remove catheters, drains, sutures, and staples.
* Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate

area).
* Assist physician with special diagnostic procedures and follows the medical staff policies on supervision for the

procedure
* Perform advanced cardiac life support. In a medical emergency, the Physician Assistant will act on behalf of the

supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient.
* Perform patient education.


* Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
* Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

* Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
* Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
* Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
* Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

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