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Job description
Overview
Our skilled, well-known and award-winning providers at Tampa offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for urologic and general surgery conditions affecting children from birth through adolescence. Through minimally-invasive, laparoscopic procedures and surgery using the acclaimed da Vinci® Surgical System, patients suffering from all manner of urologic disorders can find healing, often with same-day service.
Our skilled, well-known and award-winning providers at Tampa offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for urologic and general surgery conditions affecting children from birth through adolescence. Through minimally-invasive, laparoscopic procedures and surgery using the acclaimed da Vinci® Surgical System, patients suffering from all manner of urologic disorders can find healing, often with same-day service.
General Summary
The PA or APRN under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:
Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic urologic conditions within the hospital setting and practice
Procedures to include, catheter replacement/removal, injections, ultrasounds, circumcisions
Surgery first assist
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, 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
Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
Strong communication skills
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 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.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedule including call rotation, nights, weekends for the general surgery team
Ability to excel in clinic with highly acute patients
Confident practice independently
Required Education/Experience
Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
2-5 years of experience as a PA-C or APRN; Urology (preferred) and Pediatric Surgery
Licensure, Certification, And Registration
Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
BLS & ACLS
Current, valid DEA license
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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