Physician Assistant Otolaryngology (Inpatient)

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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The University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology Administration has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant. The incumbent assesses plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients performs comprehensive physical examinations and compiles medical data including patients health history and physical examination results.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays electrocardiograms and blood work and interprets test results.
Performs minor procedures such as immunizations injections suturing and wound care.
Develops and implements patient care plans instructs and counsels patients and maintains records of treatments and results.
Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
Records concise accurate and legible documentation of medical data on patients charts.
Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients conditions.
Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients clinical presentation and current treatments.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

No previous experience required

2years of relevant experiencepreferred

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

First assist in OR for otolaryngology surgical procedures. Perform preoperative assessments and develop care plans for otolaryngology and head and neck cancer surgery patients. Manage postoperative care including monitoring for complications and coordinating follow-up. Educate patients and families on diagnosis treatment options and recovery expectations.

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami Department ...

Current Employees:

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays electrocardiograms and blood work and interprets test results.
Performs minor procedures such as immunizations injections suturing and wound care.
Develops and implements patient care plans instructs and counsels patients and maintains records of treatments and results.
Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
Records concise accurate and legible documentation of medical data on patients charts.
Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients conditions.
Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients clinical presentation and current treatments.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

No previous experience required

2years of relevant experiencepreferred

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff