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AdventHealth-Central Florida Division lists this Surgery - General Physician Assistant opportunity in kissimmee, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Worksite address
kissimmee, FL, 34747, US
Who can apply
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