Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP to join our infectious disease team! As a Physician Assistant/ Acute Care NP, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
- Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
- Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
- Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan
- Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan
Qualifications
- Must be a Certified Physician Assistant or NP with Acute Care certification
- Valid FL state licensing required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Willing to commute to different hospital facilities in Miami Dade and Broward
About Us
VilMed — with offices centrally located in Miami Shores between I-95 and US 1— specializes in Infectious Diseases, HIV, and Internal Medicine. We strive to make the medical experience engaging and affirming, with each patient treated with respect and confidentiality according to their unique needs in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
With over 20 years experience as a leading expert in infectious diseases and HIV care and affiliations with South Florida’s leading hospitals and clinical programs, Dr. Carlos Omeñaca and his team remain at the forefront of cutting-edge in treatment modalities and evolving technology.
Our doctors and staff always strive to bring the best practices in care to every one of our patients in a safe and dignified environment. With fluency in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian, our physicians can communicate on a deep and meaningful level with our patients to best connect to diagnose and evaluate patient’s concerns.