Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

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Job description

NP/PA Primary Care Opening in Navarre, FL Full-time, permanent position23 miles from Pensacola, FLJob Description:The Advance Practice Provider provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director or works with physician in a surgical capacity in the operating room. Provides health care services to patients in a under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., geriatrics. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under Physician supervision.Qualifications- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science or Nursing required. Successful completion of physician assistant/Advanced Practice RN training and certification as a physician assistant/APRN (general or specialized) from an approved program.- Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.- Current PA or APRN License in the State of Florida.- Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.- BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association. Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.- Basic Computer Skills.- Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.

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