Physician Assistant

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. 

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Physician Assistant. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Provide advanced care to patients under the direction of a physician with a collaborative agreement if indicated.

• Promote wellness and effectively counsel patients on preventative care.

• Travel to partner campus, Jupiter/Davie clinic at least once a week, as needed.

• Work independently in a partner clinic, which includes phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and vaccinations.

• Assess and treat patients for urgent care visits, general primary care, and routine physical exams.

• Provide both acute and chronic medical care to patients. Order and correctly interpret appropriate diagnostic studies to assist with management.

• Develop an appropriate assessment and treatment plan consistent with findings and utilize medication and other treatment modalities appropriately.

• Problem-solve and make clinical decisions by using evidence-based strategies to guide diagnosis and treatment.

• Practice within the scope of privileges and licensure.

• Refer for additional consultation, evaluation, and treatment when clinically indicated.​

• Comply with federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures.

• Work to foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging, and positive work environment for all students and staff.

• Participate in assessment, accreditation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

• Participate in activities, both internal and external to SHS, in order to champion the health of the college student population, advance the mission of SHS, and support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and Florida Atlantic University.  

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

Explore Living in Palm Beach County 

The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with