Physician Assistant - Rheumatology - Sebring/Winter Haven, FL

We are seeking a Full-Time licensed Physician Assistant to join our established Rheumatology care center in Sebring & Winter Haven, FL.

Our care center has 1 Physician, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 5 exam rooms, joint injections, and a dedicated staff. We provide compassionate and personalized care for patients with arthritis, systemic autoimmune diseases, Osteoporosis and other rheumatological and inflammatory disorders that affect the bones, muscles and joints.

If you are a motivated healthcare professional who is a critical thinker and takes pride in delivering high touch, compassionate care while building rapport with chronic disease patients in a smaller team setting, we invite you to apply.

A Day in the life of a Rheumatology APP

Responsibilities:

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose and Propose treatments for autoimmune and arthritic diseases
• Prescribe medications and IV Infusion Treatments
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Other duties as assigned by collaborating physician

Requirements:

• New grads and experienced Physician Assistant in Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine are welcome to apply
• Willing to work in both locations 50 % of the time
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English a plus
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent and timely communication skills - verbal, and written
• Strong ethics, integrity, and reliable
• Team player with a positive attitude, patience and optimism
• Exhibits curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Valid Florida Physician Assistant & DEA license

All applicants are reviewed on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates (AARA) - the largest Rheumatology supergroup in the United States includes 300+ Rheumatologists and APP's.

Our physicians and affiliates are empowered to optimize the delivery of Rheumatologic care and believe an educated and empowered patient is essential for a quality outcome. We provide personalized and innovative treatment plans that are effective for people living with inflammatory, musculoskeletal, and autoimmune diseases. AARA’s vision is to be the premier destination for rheumatologic healing and hope.

We believe that each patient’s care needs are as unique as their finger print.

While every physician strives for excellence, we have the advantage of joining together to reimagine rheumatology from the ground up. We have the talent, resources, and passion to do it right. We will work with our patients to constantly strive to keep their disease from being out of control and damaging them.