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Description
Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Summary:
Orthopedic Physician Assistant needed at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City Beach, Florida
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, and alternative treatment modalities.
Overview:
The Physician Assistant provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Surgeons in a surgical capacity in the operating room.
Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and X-rays under Physician supervision.
Qualifications:
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science, or Medical Science required
Successful completion of physician assistant training and certification as a physician assistant (general or specialized) from an approved physician assistant program.
The PA in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
Traditional office hours Monday-Friday
Incentive/Benefits Package: · Employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group· Competitive compensation· Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program· PTO and CME time/allowance· Strong support system
About HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital:
HCA Florida Gulf Coast is a 238-bed acute care hospital located in Panama City on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico serving the residents of Bay County and beyond
Certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care, accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center, and is the area’s only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation
The hospital offers other quality services to include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, and cardiac, vascular, and interventional services.
We have the only Pediatric ER in the community and the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region.
They also earned the Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® from the Joint Commission for four consecutive years
Panama City, FL is a popular tourist attraction known for its sugar-white sand beaches, emerald green waters, bays, bayous, and the warm southern hospitality of our residents. Panama City provides a highly attractive living environment compatible with a variety of tastes and lifestyles. The area offers a pleasant climate, affordable housing, fresh and salt-water fishing, world-class golf, performing arts, museums, an FSU/Panama City campus, a community college and an excellent public school system along with several private and parochial schools.