Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and physical examinations for reconstructive surgery patients, including new consultations, follow-up visits, pre-operative evaluations, and post-operative care
- Manage complex reconstructive surgery patients in the outpatient setting with emphasis on surgical optimization, recovery, and complication prevention
- Provide advanced wound assessment and management, including dressing changes, debridement, drain management, suture/staple removal, and management of surgical complications within scope of practice
- Develop and manage evidence-based perioperative and post-surgical pain management plans utilizing multimodal strategies
- Order, interpret, and manage appropriate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging
- Monitor patient progress and coordinate referrals to specialists or additional services as indicated
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, rehabilitation providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and excellence of care
- Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff and other team members, supporting education, workflow optimization, and professional development
- Foster positive working relationships and effective communication within the APP team and broader multidisciplinary care team
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives within the reconstructive surgery division
- Maintain professionalism, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional growth
- Always displays a caring and professional attitude as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
- Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm out-patient
- Main location: AdventHealth Orlando at Innovation Tower
- Flexibility to attend meetings outside regular working hours
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong perioperative clinical expertise
- Advanced assessment and medical decision-making skills
- Experience managing complex surgical wounds and post-operative complications
- Knowledge of multimodal and evidence-based surgical pain management strategies
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing staff, APP colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong leadership, communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative APP and surgical team
- Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care and clinical excellence
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
- Perioperative experience preferred but not required
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing as an APRN or PA-C
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Current, valid DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration
- Certification by NCCPA, ANCC, AANP or other nationally recognized certification organization as appropriate
- BLS required & ACLS preferred
Job Requirements
The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the collaborating reconstructive surgeon, will serve as an advanced practice provider in a high-volume outpatient reconstructive surgery practice. This is a clinic-only position focused on comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal management of reconstructive surgery patients. This role does not include operating room responsibilities or aesthetic/cosmetic practice.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned clinician with excellent clinical judgment, and a passion for patient-centered care, surgical optimization, surgical pain management, wound management, and team mentorship. The APP will function as a mentor to nursing staff while collaborating closely with the APP team, surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality, coordinated care. The successful candidate must be a collaborative team player who works well within a multidisciplinary APP and surgical team environment.
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.