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Jacksonville, Florida · USA job

Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

RecruitWell

Jacksonville, Florida

Job description

Primary Care Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FloridaPosition Overview
  • Position: Permanent, full-time

  • Location: Jacksonville, Florida

  • Setting: On-site outpatient clinic and infusion setting

  • Reason for Need: New location

  • New Graduates: Not accepted

  • Experience: Post-training clinical experience required

  • Patient Volume: Approximately 1-5 patients per day, with potential growth as the location develops

Availability / Schedule
  • Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

  • Full-Time, On-Site

  • Some weekend needs, schedule adjustments, and participation in established after-hours response procedures may apply

Licensure & Certifications
  • Florida Physician Assistant License: Active and unrestricted - required

  • Board Certification: Required

  • BLS: Required

  • ACLS: Required

  • PALS: Required

  • IV/Port Access: Peripheral IV and implanted-port access competency required, or willingness to complete competency validation before performing independently

Compensation & Benefits
  • Annual Salary: Approximately $125,000

  • 401(k): Employer matching

  • Medical Coverage: $200/month stipend

  • Paid Time Off

Lifestyle / Practice Environment
  • Jacksonville, Florida: Coastal city offering beaches, outdoor recreation, boating, fishing, parks, dining, shopping, and entertainment

  • Predictable Weekday Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

  • Low Initial Patient Volume: Approximately 1-5 patients per day

  • New Practice Location: Opportunity to help develop and establish a new outpatient practice

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a physician, RN, and MA

  • Outpatient Setting: Clinic and infusion-based care

  • Clinical Variety: Chronic disease management, infusion services, patient education, and care coordination

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide outpatient and infusion care to patients with sickle cell disease

  • Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, medication reviews, and ongoing follow-up

  • Collaborate with the physician to manage acute symptoms and complex chronic conditions

  • Evaluate patients with pain, dehydration, anemia-related symptoms, infection concerns, and medication complications

  • Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies

  • Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice, including controlled medications when appropriately authorized

  • Support IV hydration, medication infusions, and other outpatient treatments

  • Assess patients before treatment, monitor treatment response, and address adverse reactions or changes in condition

  • Coordinate referrals and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care

  • Assist with patient outreach, overdue follow-ups, care coordination, documentation, and practice development during lower-volume periods

  • Help maintain clinical supplies, emergency equipment readiness, and safe daily clinic operations

  • Participate in occasional community outreach events

Clinical Team
  • Physician

  • Registered Nurse

  • Medical Assistant

  • Collaborative outpatient practice providing comprehensive care for patients with complex chronic disease

EMR
  • eClinicalWorks

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  • Open communication

  • Sense of urgency

  • Teamwork

  • Accountability

  • Driven to win

  • Higher consciousness

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