AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Surgery at Orlando Surgical Physician Assistant or APRN First Assist

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