Physician Assistant - Child Protection Team - Jax

Physician Assistant

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  Reviews daily abuse reports to the Florida Hotline to determine the mandatory referrals for the Department
  of Children and Families to consult with CPT, per state statute.
  
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  Determines situations requiring a medical examination or further testing/ hospital services/record reviews
  and in conjunction with supervisors and medical director.
  
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  Takes patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient’s record; write
  progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workups and summaries noting
  pertinent positive and negative findings.
  
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  Provides diagnostic evaluations and medical consultations regarding abused and neglected children under
  the direction of the Medical Director.
  
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  Performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as orders,
  interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
  
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  Works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse in satellite offices (via Telemedicine) as the medical
  provider on record. Will assist with providing services to children within their residential county vs. traveling
  to Jacksonville if it is determined to be the appropriate medical service for the child
  
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  Prepares medical reports
  
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  Consults with Case Coordinators, Program Coordinators and participate in Case Reviews and Team
  Staffings.
  
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  Refers child(ren) exhibiting abnormal findings for additional physician evaluation.
  
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  Formulates comprehensive health management plans for patients in collaboration with physicians,
  pharmacists, and other medical professionals.
  
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  Orders & performs medical and clinical tests on clients as appropriate; interprets results and communicates
  with clients.
  
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  Prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients.
  
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  Provides physician and pharmacist referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services.
  
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  Provides depositions and court testimony as required.
  
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  Provides education and instruction to residents and students.
  
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  Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives
  
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  Participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of interdisciplinary
  health care providers.
  
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  Maintains inventory and ordering of medical supplies, assists with recertification of clinic licensing and
  applications for medical supplies.
  
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  Assists with and Presents trainings in the community (Family Support Services, Department of Children
  and Families, law enforcement, schools, & community organizations), with professional staff (nursing
  students, residents, medical students, visiting physicians & guests), and with new organizational
  personnel.
  
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  Assists with the annual Conference on Child Maltreatment, held annually hosted by the UF First Coast
  CPT with co-sponsorship by UF Dept. of Pediatrics, Department of Health, and the Monique Burr
  Foundation.
  
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  Participates on the CPT Statewide quality assurance team: Participates with Medical Record Review,
  Video Conferencing and training for 1 to 2 CPT Site Visits to Teams outside of Jacksonville as a medical
  reviewer. Follow up is required with training & recommendations to establish consistency across Florida in
  conducting and recording medical information in the CPT electronic medical record (currently being beta
  tested).
  
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  Completes research and publications as directed by the Chief of the Division of Child Protection and
  Forensic Pediatrics.
  
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  Maintains a knowledge base in the field of child abuse and neglect utilizing current literature, research, and
  directives from the Medical Director and Division Chief.
  

$96,500 to $105,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes. 

• Four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Pediatrics, sexual and physical abuse.
• Level II background screening.

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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