VIPcare PA-C - Fort McCoy, FL

The Physician Assistant is a clinical role that will provide exceptional medical care to patients by conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing patient treatment plans under the supervision of a physician. This role is a safety-sensitive position as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care to patients collaborating with other clinical teams to support team function.Responsibilities:Practice medicine under the supervision of a physician using sound medical judgment and adhering to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine; knowing limitations and seeking consult when advisable; keeping abreast of current technologies and industry standardsUnder the supervision of a physician, provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patientUnder the supervision of a physician, accountable for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from specialists when needed, though will stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patientEngage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospitalMeet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etcAssess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelinesFollow all internal policies and proceduresAccountable for the completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentationMaintain complete and detailed records, electronically in the EMR, of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each patient’s visitProvide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent/manage disease or disabilityAnalyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosisInterpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physicianExhibit behavior that emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousnessAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team membersDocument continuing education per licensure and certification requirementsEnsure that patients are seen every other visit by the PhysicianMaintain patient confidentiality in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirementsEnact proper chain of command for patient complaintsAdditional duties as assignedPosition Requirements/ Skills:Completion of a four-year Physician Assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;Completion of a two-year accredited Physician Assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of the PA programState licensure or accreditation as a Physician AssistantAt least 1 year of experience in outpatient primary care experiencePrior experience working in an electronic medical records systemProvide 5 Star service in accordance with the Better Health Group's missionSkilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and managementACLS/BLS certification required as mandated by stateMust demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient careDemonstrate ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectivelyAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from a various group of peopleAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsExcellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and good telephone skillsWorking knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaborationPhysical Requirements:Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity; including eye-hand coordinationRequires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as neededRequires ability to lift/carry up to 15 lbsRequires corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to operate a motor vehicle and have own means of transportationKey Attributes/ Skills:Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of core values and guiding principlesAn effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitmentsIs able to work within our Better Health environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passionPursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goalsDemonstrated ability to handle data with confidentialityAbility to work cross-functionally with multiple teams; ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable communicating with senior-level leadership, providers, and health plansStrong interpersonal and presentation skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsMust be results-oriented with a focus on quality execution and deliveryAppreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populationsDiagnose and manage chronic diseases, such as Diabetes, Atherosclerotic Disease, COPD, CHF, Obesity, etc in the senior population

Created: 2025-09-06