The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works directly under the supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates the health status of patients, orders treatment plans, and provides education to patients and their families. Performs clinical evaluations and reviews diagnostic studies of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Providing primary care to patients
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
• Operating, maintaining, and monitoring medical equipment
• Ordering and administering diagnostic test
• Communicating test results to patients and their families
• Recording Patient Medical histories
• Making appropriate referrals
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess strong computer skills.

Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Physician Assistant:
  • Must be a licensed/certified to practice as a PA in the State of Florida
• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing required. (If licensed prior to1998, Master’s Degree not required by the State of Florida). Must have current Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (AANC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANP).