AHMG General Surgery at Celebration Physician Assistant (PA-C) - AdventHealth Central Florida

Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Celebration

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Full-time inpatient and outpatient opportunity located at AdventHealth Celebration

AdventHealth 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