Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 8.00
Shift:
Location: 3105 Lakeland Highlands Rd Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Responsible to the Operations Manager for clinical, operational, and administrative issues. Works as a member of a team committed to the purpose of providing the best patient experience and exceptional health care. Functions include assisting in the care of the orthopedic patients, performing history and physicals, evaluating clinic and hospital patients, rounding on patients in the hospital, performing procedures, first assisting in surgery, dictating notes/H&Ps & discharge summaries, ordering tests and formulation of treatment plans. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost as well as patient satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work: PA – Urgent Care - PRN

Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Manages hospital care of orthopedic patients consistent with the standard of care set forth by the supervising orthopedic physician(s).
Manages clinic care of patients consistent with the standard of care set forth by the supervising orthopedic physician(s).
Performs history and physical exams, develops and implements a plan of care including ordering of labs and imaging studies when indicated.
First assists in surgical procedures.
Reinforces the plan of care and educates patients and family regarding the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Maintains thorough documentation/dictation in a professional and timely manner.
Teaches and mentors others (nurses/staff) to continuously increase competence of team.
Adheres to HIPPA standards; maintains patient confidentiality.
Participates in fracture care clinic.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

Excellent clinical and evaluation skills, ability to concentrate and be attentive to details.
Excellent skills in communication and resolution of conflict.
Demonstrates tact, timeliness, accountability, commitment, leadership to achieve goals, ability to influence others and resource management.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Bachelor Degree

Nonessential:

Master Degree

Essential:

Completion of an ARC-PA program and eligible for the NCCPA Certification.

Nonessential:

Master’s prepared, B.S. from and ARC-PA school or its equivalent.

Other information:
Experience Essential:
Three to five years of experience in professional/technical role or other work appropriate to the team.

Experience Preferred:
Specialty experience relevant to department.

Certifications Essential:
Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.

Licenses Essential:
Florida State Physician Assistant License and NCCPA certification

Certifications Preferred:
NCCPA Certification

PA - Urgent Care - PRN - Highlands City - Urgent Care