Physician Assistant
Company: FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK INC
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: FHCN seeks a
Physician Assistant to provide primary health care to individuals
and families at the Practitioner’s assigned site and other
satellite sites as assigned. This position reports to the Chief
Medical Officer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Included
but not limited to the following); Provides direct, high-quality,
primary medical care to FHCN patients; maintains and enhances a
current level of knowledge relative to professional practice; and
continually strives to improve the quality of care at FHCN. Provide
or arrange for comprehensive primary care services in a primary
medical care ambulatory clinic setting, including laboratory and
diagnostic workup, and specialty referrals. Uses his or her best
professional judgment while practicing medicine at FHCN within his
or her scope of practice. Works interdependently with other health
care providers and health care staff in a team environment. Perform
minor outpatient procedures in accordance with FHCN
credentialing/privileging policy. Consult with and coordinate
patient care with clinic physicians, covering community primary
care clinicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, or other health
care professionals as appropriate. Assess patient needs and arrange
for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make
appropriate referrals for service. Responsible for accurate,
timely, and complete documentation in patient records in accordance
with FHCN policy. Provide patients and family members with
counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease
prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as
appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the
patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up
recommendations. Renders care to FHCN patients in accordance with
quality and standards as are established by FHCN, the standards of
care prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according to
state and federal grant requirements for non-discrimination
regardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin,
handicap, age, or ability to pay. Collaborates with other members
of the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and address
the complex issues which may adversely impact the health of
homeless clients. Participates as an effective team member in the
provision of medical and health care. Facilitates client
participation in self-care by providing information and choices in
a non-judgmental, respectful manner. Takes initiative when
appropriate to determine ways to deliver health care in a more
compassionate, expedited, user-friendly manner. Maximizes community
linkages while acting as advocate for patients. Provides after
hours care via call service and during extended hours and weekends
as scheduled. Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED: Ability to function effectively as a team member and
facilitate completion of tasks. Experience in FQHC (Federally
Qualified Health Center) industry preferred Requires strong
organizational skills, problem solving and analytical skills. Must
be computer literate in accounting software excel, word and
outlook. Able to exercise sound judgment and discretion in managing
patient and employee issues. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2
years private practice experience or 1 year experience in a
community health center. Spanish bilingual preferred. Current
licensure with the State of South Carolina to practice as a
Physician Assistant. Current certification with the National
Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
Graduation from a program accredited by the American Academy of
Physician Assistants.
Keywords: FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK INC, Charleston , Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Hollywood, South Carolina
