Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

• Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company Discount Programs
• Growing Organization

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location : 3000 MEDICAL PARK DR, Tampa, 33613

The community you'll be caring for : AdventHealth Medical Group Zephyrhills & Dade City

The role you'll contribute :

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of medical conditions. Prescribes medications, develops patient treatment options, interprets and verifies test results, and collaborates with other healthcare providers for continued education to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Provides medical care to patients under the supervision of a physician. Conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Works closely with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans for patients. Educate patients and their families about healthcare issues, disease management, and preventive care.

The value you'll bring to the team :

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic, and surgical concerns which include the following :

Admission / consultation of patients at the direction of the collaborating physician

Conduct medical history; performance of physical examination

Collection, interpretation & recording of diagnostic clinical laboratory data

Ordering, specimen collection & interpretation of all relevant laboratory / microbiological tests

Ordering & interpretation of all relevant radiologic / US / MRI / NM studies

Ordering, performance & interrelation of cardiac diagnostic testing

Diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions affecting all organs systems

Development of treatment plans

Ordering medications

Address the pharmacologic needs of patients by CPOE / written / oral methods

Dispense & Administration of medications

Performance medication reconciliation

Formulating interventions and performing therapeutic measures to ensure the appropriate individualized plan of care is implemented.

Applying knowledge of age specific needs, (pediatric, adolescents, adult and geriatric) to plan of care interventions and patients' responses to care

Activity & diet level designation

Ordering / renewal of restraints

Performance of rounds & recording of computerized written and / or dictated documentation of all patient encounters by computerized progress notes, brief operative note, procedural notes or admission / consultation / discharge summary dictation

Pre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimization

Post-operative patient ICU and floor management

Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance personnel

Facilitate and direct BLS / ACLS measures as necessary

Participation in Clinical & multidisciplinary rounds by contributing specific surgical perspective & promoting integrated comprehensive patient care, & assisting with discharge planning

Provide relevant patient education and counseling regarding heath status / test results / disease process & discharge planning

Address patient psychosocial needs by assessing patient's functional status & evaluating patient's mental status by Consultation / Referral to other health professionals & community agencies

Assessing clinical factors including, but not limited to, immunosuppression complications, drug toxicity, infections complications and risk rejection

Coordinating care of recipient and / or living donor as needed

Communicating frequently with referring physicians regarding the patient's status

Perform any other clinical responsibility within the PA's level of training and scope of practice

Assist the collaborating physician in any intervention in the interest of patient care / safety

Functions fully within the Outpatient and Inpatient setting

Providing on-call coverage for medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-call

Perform First / Second Surgical Assist duties within the OR setting and / or at bedside as program and surgeon direct which may include but is not limited to :

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category : Surgery

Organization : AdventHealth Medical Group West FL

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : 1 - Day

Req ID : 25022256

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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