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 playerFlexible, adaptable to changeWillingness to learnSchedule Details :
Schedule Details : Monday ThursdayBoth inpatient and outpatient responsibilitiesCall is required (two evenings a week), call includes hospital roundingHospitals covered : AH CelebrationRequired Education and Experience :
Master s Degree in Physician Assistant StudiesLicensure, Certification, and Registration :
Current, valid Florida PA or APRN licenseCertification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organizationBLS & ACLS