Baptist Health Care·Pensacola, Florida
The Physician Assistant performs comprehensive health assessments and evaluations in a clinic setting and assists physicians during surgical procedures in the operating room. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and educating patients while interpreting diagnostic tests under physician supervision.
The Physician Assistant provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the medical director or works with physician in a surgical capacity in the operating room. This position provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. This position works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under physician supervision.
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]
Candidates must be a Florida licensed Physician Assistant with CCPA certification and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs is required.
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.
