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CORE JOB SUMMARY  

The Physician Assistant 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. 

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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: 

Master’s degree in relevant field  

Certification and Licensing: 

Certifications in relevant specialty or field  

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. 

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. 

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. 

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. 

Commitment to the University’s core values. 

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. 

Department Specific Functions 

 This position provides outpatient care to patients of Orthopaedics – It will serve as an OR Coordinator to optimize the use of the Orthopaedic Departments OR, as well as see General Orthopaedics telehealth patient volumes. Orthopaedics at multiple locations, including satellite offices. The Department is developing a comprehensive Orthopaedics department aiming to become the center of excellence in South Florida and nationally.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates as a member of a patient management team.

Perform admission histories and physical exams.

Perform interim physical assessments of medical status (twice daily and as needed).

Provide patient education.  Participates in patient/family interventions.

Respond to medical emergencies as necessary.

Perform medical procedures with or without direct physician supervision within the scope of the license / certification.

Conduct discharge planning.

Follow post-operative cases and order/monitor home-care post hospitalization.

Consult with patients and prospective patient/families by phone.  Evaluate/triage need for care and advise regarding appropriate interventions including need for emergency treatment.

Consult with other professionals regarding decision-making in patient care as needed.

Act as liaison between the medical staff, nursing staff, patients and insurance companies.

Ensures the appropriate applications of critical pathways.

Participate in decision-making with patients by providing information regarding pathophysiology and benefits/risks of treatment options.

Coordinate clinical trials including Human Subjects Committee communication, consent forms and patient recruitment.

Coordinate data collection and patient activities (clinical follow-ups, etc.) in clinical research.

Assist with nursing staff development.

Other duties as assigned. 

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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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