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Surgery - General Physician AssistantAdventHealth-Central Florida Division • Kissimmee, FL, US
Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Surgery - General Physician Assistant

AdventHealth-Central Florida Division • Kissimmee, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Advent Health Medical Group General Surgery at Celebration

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Full-time inpatient and outpatient opportunity located at Advent Health Celebration

Advent Health Medical Group General Surgery at Celebration is looking for a surgical physician assistant to join our growing general surgery team in the greater Celebration area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with multiple physicians and APP s in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist experience.

General Summary :

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for :

  • Patient management and surgical first assist will include the following but not limited to : Skin biopsies, I&D, Catheter removals, Complex Wound Care, Hernia Surgery, Abdominal Wall procedures, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, and Lumps & Bumps
  • Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting : new patients, follow ups, pre / post operatively
  • Handles daily patient rounds, patient education and discharge summaries
  • Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.
  • Monitors the patient s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
  • Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Celebration
  • Call rotation includes rounding

Knowledge and Skills Required :

  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Flexible, adaptable to change
  • Willingness to learn
  • Schedule Details :

  • Schedule Details : Monday Thursday
  • Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
  • Call is required (two evenings a week), call includes hospital rounding
  • Hospitals covered : AH Celebration
  • Required Education and Experience :

  • Master s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Licensure, Certification, and Registration :

  • Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
  • Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
  • BLS & ACLS
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