Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Surgery at Tampa is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric surgery team in the greater Tampa 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 :
The PA-C / APRN works as a collaborative practitioner with the pediatric surgery team, daily responsibilities may include :
- 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.
- Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.
- Monitors the patientâ€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.
Schedule Details :
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Tampa
- Call rotation includes in-hospital rounding (nights, weekends, holidays)
Required Education and Experience :
- Masterâ€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
30+ days ago