University of Miami

Physician Assistant

• Assess, plan, and provide patient care under physician supervision
• Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Compile medical data, including health histories and physical examination results
• Make preliminary diagnoses or decide on follow-up procedures
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret test results
• Perform minor procedures, including immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care
• Develop and implement patient care plans
• Instruct and counsel patients and maintain treatment records
• Provide general health education and assist with emergency treatment and complex procedures
• Answer calls and participate in audits and inquiries related to billed services
• Record accurate documentation of medical data on patient charts
• Report and document significant information and changes in patients' conditions
• Interpret laboratory and radiological findings in relation to patients' clinical presentation and treatments
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets

Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology

General

• Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance of assigned high risk patients
• Observes more than one patient at a time at the assigned monitoring station
• Maintains a clear view of all assigned patients
• Verbally redirects patients via digital 2-way audio device from identifiable risk behaviors or imminent danger
• Notifies the unit nursing team when patients require immediate assistance
• Utilizes required visualization and intervention technology in accordance with department standards
• Demonstrates proficiency with electronic systems needed for the role
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent patient information and behavior at shift changes and new admissions
• Identifies variances and initiates follow-up actions regarding non-functional equipment
• Completes required observation documentation at established intervals
• Participates in identifying and reporting patient safety issues
• Assures a safe patient environment and seeks assistance with potential safety hazards
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology

On-Site Patient Attendant, Full Time