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 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
