The role involves assisting attending physicians in various settings, including inpatient units, the Emergency Department, and clinics, by making rounds, contributing to care decisions, writing orders, and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities also include conducting frequent bedside assessments and providing comprehensive medical care consistent with licensure and clinical privileges.
For Inpatient assignment, assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units within the hospital.
This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly.
May also see patients in the clinic environment.
For Emergency Dept. assignment assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient, in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit and in any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation and licensure and clinical privileges.
The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
For Clinic assignment, under supervision of an attending physician this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients which will include but not be limited to taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education.
Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.
For ICU assignment assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients.
This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly.
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nursing program.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.