University of Miami·Coral Gables, Florida
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive patient care, including physical exams, preliminary diagnoses, and the administration of diagnostic tests. They are responsible for developing care plans, performing minor procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records under physician supervision.
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The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.
Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.
Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.
Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions.
Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
• Master's degree in relevant field required
• Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Two years of experience required.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and a valid State of Florida Physician Assistant license. No previous experience is required, but strong communication and technical proficiency are expected.
Market context
Florida’s neurosurgical and neuroscience settings typically look for advanced practice clinicians who can support complex patient care, so this role may draw steady interest from candidates with surgical or specialty training. Competition often centers on communication skills, technical proficiency, and readiness to work in a high-acuity team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm the master’s degree, Florida license, and tuition remission details before applying.