POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing acute, episodic inpatient and outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty. * Full time employed position with Health First Medical Group * 7 on 7 off, 12 hour shifts at Palm Bay Hospital supporting our General Surgery Hospital Team. * Rounding, Pre, post op coverage and surgical first assist. * Surgical Experience Required PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm: • Provides care to patients in a safe environment. • Manages acute, episodic inpatient and outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include: Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations. • Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing. • Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis. • Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols. • Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary. • Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management. • Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care. • Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues. Customer Experience: • Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community. Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options. • Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care. Stewardship: • Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues. • Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred. • Current PA license. • Certification by the NCCPA. • Must have Surgical First Assist Experience. • Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology. • Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change. • Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain • Must be able to speak and understand the English language. • Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self- directed and demonstrates initiative. • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. • Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization. • Participates and promotes public relations events. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks. • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop. • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. • Must be able to pass color blind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color changes. MENTAL DEMANDS: • Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses. • Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations. • Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues. • Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations. • Participates in clinical experience of students. • Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect. • Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations. *ABOUT HEALTH FIRST* At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. **Job:** **Physicians Assistant* **Organization:** **Health First Medical Group LLC* **Title:** *General Surgery PA* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County* **Requisition ID:** *076617*