Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant
Full-Time Inpatient and Outpatient Role Serving AdventHealth Celebration
General Summary :
The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for :
- Performs history and physical examinations of patient’s evaluation and treatment of surgical oncology patients primarily in the inpatient setting at our Celebration campus.
- Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
- Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
- Exhibits autonomy in the operating room and hospital when required
- Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.
- Writes postop orders in the recovery room, , performs post op procedures and more
- Return phone calls of from patients
- Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff, including hospital rounds and inpatient consults
- Candidate will also see patients in the outpatient setting as needed.
- Assist in preparing patient for surgery.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public
Schedule Details
Main Location : AdventHealth CelebrationSchedule : Monday – Friday; 7 : 00 AM – 5 pm, dependent on surgical proceduresIf required, weekend assistance80% hospital, 20% office mixtureCall rotation including roundingKnowledge and Skills Required
Strong surgical skills with OR experience in complex abdominal procedures both in open laparoscopic and robotic approach.Strong communication skillsStrong medical decision-making skillsStrong clinical background with an emphasis on oncology, mainly in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and cutaneous malignanciesRequired Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies2-4 years of experience as PA-C in Surgery practice or completion of PA-C fellowship (preferred)Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration
Current, valid Florida PA licenseNCCPA (or equivalent) certificationBLS, ACLS CertificationDEA LicensureONS Certification preferred