AHMG Bariatric Surgery at Celebration – PA or APRN

Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Full Time | AdventHealth Celebration

Join our established bariatric surgery team as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

The APP will combine surgical care, clinical decision-making, and meaningful patient relationships, providing care before and after surgery and serving as a surgical first assist.

Working with bariatric surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide compassionate care that supports patients through surgical treatment and long-term health goals.

General Summary:

In collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP is responsible for:

Provide new patient evaluations, preoperative visits, postoperative care, and routine follow-up for bariatric surgery patients
Perform histories and physical examinations in clinic and hospital settings
Serve as a surgical first assist for sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bariatric revisions, and other applicable procedures
Manage postoperative hospital care, including patient evaluations, care coordination, appropriate orders, and communication with patients and families
Support discharge planning and care transitions, including documentation, prescriptions, patient education, and follow-up coordination
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging
Monitor patient progress and collaborate with physicians and specialists to address evolving clinical needs
Conduct telehealth visits when appropriate
Collaborate with surgeons, clinical staff, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation
Schedule & Location

Full-time opportunity
Primary campus: AdventHealth Celebration
Monday – Friday schedule
Includes call and weekend responsibilities
Ideal Candidate

The ideal APP is passionate about surgical care and building patient relationships, and brings:

Strong clinical assessment and medical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective collaboration with physicians, APPs, clinical staff, patients, and families
A compassionate, professional, patient-focused approach
Previous bariatric or general surgery first-assist experience preferred
Bilingual or Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply
Required Education & Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nursing program
1–3 years of surgical first-assist experience in bariatric or general surgery preferred
APRN candidates must meet applicable RNFA/first-assist requirements
Required Licensure & Certifications

Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
Current applicable national certification, including NCCPA, ANCC, or equivalent
Current DEA registration/license as applicable
Current BLS and ACLS
Surgical first-assist credentialing/certification as applicable to the candidate’s discipline