Loyal Source Government Services is looking for experienced Physician Assistants in the Miami, FL area.

This position is contingent upon award of bid, anticipated in Fall 2021.

INTRODUCTION

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services.

IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE detainee health care. IHSC is committed to excellence in detention and correctional health care and the provision of safe and high-quality care to those in ICE custody.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants form the IHSC advanced practice provider team. Although there are some differences in the professions, NPs and PAs work together in IHSC with the same expectations for core clinical care.

The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires APPs to have a broad clinical background.

• The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to : family practice, including family units and office-based procedures;
• urgent and emergency care, behavioral health care, infectious disease and public health management, case management, and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of pregnancy;

All heath care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards. All IHSC APPs provide health care under the scope of a collaborative practice and prescriptive authority agreement with a physician.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - All IHSC Facilities

Physician Assistant - Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.

S. territory. Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors.

The degree issuing institution and / or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Nurse Practitioner - Graduate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.

S. territory. The degree issuing institution and / or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

• One-year full-time equivalent of experience in primary care as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Clinical experience must be current and within the past five years.
• Experience in a detention, correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

For Family Residential Centers

• One-year full-time equivalent of experience in primary care as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with proficiency providing care to women and pediatric patients of all ages.
• Clinical experience must be current and within the past five years.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Must have and maintain an unrestricted, current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state in which the duty station is located.

Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

• Must have and maintain national certification as nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Physician Assistant - Must have and maintain certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Nurse Practitioner - Must have and maintain board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Must have and maintain unrestricted license to prescribe controlled medications from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and in state in which the duty station is located.
• Must have and maintain one of the following certifications : Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.
• This position requires credentialing and a signed collaborative practice and prescriptive authority agreement with a physician.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, co-workers, and stakeholders in a multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multi-lingual environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in schedules and work requirements.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and cultural competency.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to utilize and document interpreter / translation or other assisted communication services as needed to ensure communication with patients or stakeholders with Limited English Proficient (LEP), disability, or impediment.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Ability to navigate an electronic work environment, electronic health records, web-based training, and electronic communications.
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Functional proficiency and ability to document detainee health care in the required electronic health record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement (CP / PAA).
• Works as part of an integrated health care team to provide acute, emergent, and chronic health care to patients in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE / IHSC.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by the medical condition.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented treatment plans, prescriptions, and provides treatment throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented lab / diagnostic ordering and interpretation, medication prescribing practices, referrals to consultants, follow-up after hospitalization or consultation.
• Participates in and complies with court ordered treatment plans to include evaluation and treatment of patients with psychiatric illness or life-threatening conditions including hunger strike.
• Provides full spectrum of age and gender specific health care to include treatment of gender dysphoria and pregnancy.
• Consults with the staff physician, clinical director, and / or IHSC consultants as required by policy and for complex medical and / or psychiatric patients.
• Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for patients that require higher level of care and monitoring.
• Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps and infectious waste.
• Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and / or with handouts.
• Assists with preparation for accreditation and ongoing compliance with standards as assigned.
• Attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required.
• Completes all initial, annual, and ad hoc training as required.
• Participates in all required credentialing and peer review processes as required.
• Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training.
• Demonstrates level of productivity that is on par with the average APP productivity at the assigned facility.

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

• IHSC operates 24 / 7 / 365; Response is required during an emergency activation.
• This position requires rotational on-call duties and may necessitate return to the facility to provide care.
• This position requires availability to work both day and evening shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is also required.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• The Department of Homeland Security’s Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.
• A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces;

recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

• The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
• Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR / emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.
• Per the Presidential Executive Order 14042, all associates supporting the federal government are required to be fully vaccinated.

All applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies.

Loyal Source is a military friendly employers and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

For more information go to our website www.loyalsource.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) , 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a) . These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Current Employees :

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The University of Miami / UHealth MSOM Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Physician Assistant.

The Physician Assistant (PA) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The PA is also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals.

Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.

Advises patients about continuing care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
• 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.

Department Specific Functions

Dermatology Physician Assistant's identify the patient's need for dermatologic care using comprehensive assessment and diagnostic reasoning to access the patient's condition.

The process includes conducting a comprehensive health history, medication review, and the interpretation of laboratory studies and pathology reports to establish a differential diagnosis.

The PA consults and refers with dermatologists, dermatopathologists and dermatology surgeons to provide comprehensive care.

• Recognizes deviations from normal skin assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Monitor, and report development or changes in patients' health conditions and also maintain accurate records of patients' medical history.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.
• Administer medications, injections and performs treatments and procedures for all patients.
• Writes prescriptions for medication and if necessary modifies patient treatment plans.
• Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful
• manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records.
• Provides assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Master's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing :

Valid State of Florida APRN License

Experience :

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and / or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.

Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Staff

Pay Grade : c108

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Step into a fulfilling role as an advanced practice provider with Gastro Health.

Gastro Health is looking for a full-time nurse practitioner to join our healthcare team in beautiful Miami, Florida, at our Galloway care center.

This is the perfect opportunity to relocate to a warm and vibrant area with endless possibilities!

Gastro Health is the second-largest multi-state gastroenterology group in the nation. We are over 1,000 providers strong with more than 140 locations in 7 states.

Our growing team of board-certified physicians, APPs, nutritionists, and technicians combine their clinical expertise and experience to provide our patients with quality medical and preventive care.

We offer a broad range of ancillary services, including in-house infusion, diagnostic services, pathology, and pharmacy services.

We always seek talented individuals who share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Candidate requirements :

• Active APP license in the state of Florida
• Certification as an NP or PA with prescriptive authority
• One year of full-time experience in an acute care setting as an APRN, -or- one-year post-master degree residency in acute care, -or- 500 hours of proctoring in an accredited training program over at least 3 months in acute care, and completion of an acute care course curriculum from an accredited acute care program
• 2+ years of GI experience
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• Ability to build strong working relationships with other providers and the care team
Job Description :
• Full-time
• Full-time
• Outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital call

Core responsibilities :

• Coordinate treatment plans for patients (under the supervision of physicians)
• Order, interpret, and make diagnoses of lab tests and imaging scans
• Record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and modify treatment plans as needed
• Write / refill prescriptions appropriate for diagnosis
• Review patient results, including pathology
• Other duties related to the specialty of gastroenterology as assigned

Benefits Include :

• Malpractice coverage w / tail
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Annual merit increases
• Annual performance bonus
• Profit-Sharing
• Health, vision, and dental package
• CME allowance plus CME days
• Paid Vacation / Holiday time off (21 days PTO + 7 paid holidays the first year)

Why Gastro Health?

• This position offers a great work / life balance
• We are growing rapidly and support internal advancement
• Our care centers of a supportive, friendly atmosphere and feedback culture
• We offer an excellent compensation package

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours and room for advancement.

We take pride in improving our patients' quality of life. Gastro Health seeks to continuously improve the health of our patients and the personal service we render to the community.

Need more info? Meet the Team

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and cherish the diversity of our team members.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!

Current Employees :

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .

COREJOB SUMMARY

The University of Miami / UHealth MSOM Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Physician Assistant.

The Physician Assistant (PA) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The PA is alsoexamines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals.

Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests.

Advises patients about continuing care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain ormaintain physiologic stability.
• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Dermatology Physician Assistant’sidentifythe patient’s need for dermatologic care using comprehensive assessment and diagnostic reasoning to access the patient’s condition.

The process includes conducting a comprehensive health history, medication review, and the interpretation of laboratory studies and pathology reports to establish a differential diagnosis.

The PA consults and refers with dermatologists, dermatopathologists and dermatology surgeons to provide comprehensive care.

Recognizes deviations from normal skin assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

Monitor, and report development or changes in patients’ health conditionsand alsomaintain accurate records of patients’ medical history.

Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient.

Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.

Administer medications, injections and performs treatments and procedures for all patients.

Writes prescriptions for medication and if necessary modifies patient treatment plans.

Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful

manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records.

Provides assistance tophysicians in the care and treatment of patients.

COREQUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Master’s degreein relevant field

Certification and Licensing :

Valid State of Florida APRNLicense

Experience :

Minimum2years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to work independently and / or in a collaborative environment.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.

Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Staff

Pay Grade : c108

c108

Description

• You can have it all as a Family NP; living in a big city, working for a stellar organization while enjoying the Pacific coastline and the Cascade Mountains.
• This place is recognized by many as one of the most desirable areas to live in.
• Work for the preeminent multi-specialty group in the area, comprised of over providers.
• Outpatient opportunity for Physician Assistant with an easy 1 : 7 call rotation.
• Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 You will enjoy a very competitive compensation model with bonus potential based on production.
• All inquiries and conversations are strictly confidential.
• To schedule a time to discuss this in further detail