About the role
AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric surgery team in the greater Orlando area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with a supervising physician in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist and pediatric experience.
General Summary
- Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients.
- Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
- Travel to outreach clinics to see patients independently or with physician supervision.
- Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.
- Monitors the patient's course of treatment and implement care plans.
- Participate in daily inpatient rounds.
- Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office.
- With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as newborn circumcision, extra digit excision, drainage of abscess, local wound care, ostomy and gastrostomy tube care.
- Receive and triage children's transfer center calls and consults.
Schedule Details
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando
- Daily schedules and hours per week are variable.
Required Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing
- 1-2 years of Surgical Experience, First Assist, and/or OR experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, and Registration
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or equivalent
- Current PCLS and BLS certification required
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