What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Nurse position at Ocala Family Medical Center?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare delivery. You will be empowered to perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and support patient recovery and well-being in a fast-paced, supportive environment. We are committed to fostering professional growth and ensuring a rewarding experience for all healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, vital signs, and medical history reviews using electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and DEA regulations, ensuring safe drug administration and documentation.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests such as ultrasound or radiology reports to inform clinical decisions.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across various specialties including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and infectious disease care.
- Assist in procedures such as suturing, injection administration (including botulinum toxin treatments), airway management, ventilator support, and other invasive interventions within scope of practice.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines—nurses, physicians, specialists—to coordinate patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Participate in clinical research trials or quality improvement initiatives to advance evidence-based practices and enhance patient safety standards.
Skills
- Extensive experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and data management.
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations, medical terminology interpretation, diagnostic test interpretation (ICD-10/ICD-9 coding), and medical records management.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical treatment protocols across multiple specialties including hospital medicine and emergency medicine.
- Skilled in performing procedures like suturing, phlebotomy, IV infusion therapy, dialysis access management, NG tube placement, and dermal filler administration.
- Critical care experience in ICU or Level I/II trauma centers with expertise in airway management, ventilator support (including neonatal ventilators), cardiac catheterization procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Ability to conduct triage assessments in urgent care or outpatient settings while managing acute pain or post-operative recovery.
- Knowledge of CPT coding for billing purposes along with ICD coding standards; familiarity with HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality.
This role is ideal for motivated healthcare providers eager to make a meaningful impact through comprehensive patient care while advancing their clinical expertise in a collaborative environment. We value proactive communication skills and a passion for continuous learning—qualities that help us deliver outstanding healthcare experiences every day.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $100,000