Location: Altamonte Springs, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares

AHMG Spine Health at Altamonte – PA

Full-time opportunity

AdventHealth Altamonte

AdventHealth Altamonte, AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Orlando are home to Certified Spine Surgery Programs by DNV GL - Healthcare Accreditation Services. AdventHealth is the first hospital system in the state of Florida to achieve this certification. In addition, AdventHealth Altamonte is the recipient of Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

General Summary:

Serve as an integral role in the global management of spine health patients, including all aspects of peri-operative while performing patient histories, invasive/minimally invasive surgical procedures and providing outpatient care in the clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office
•  Orders appropriate diagnostic and labs
•  Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team including: surgeon, physical therapy, pain management, physiatry, pain psychologist and , nutritionist
•  Handles daily patient rounds, patient education and discharge summaries
• Ability to treat, diagnose and manage full scope of patient care covering the conditions noted above
•  Exhibits autonomy in the operating room, clinic and hospital when required
•  PA will spend approximately 1-2 days in the OR with the remaining days in the clinic.
•  Performs first assistant duties in the OR on all spine surgical cases including but not limited to: Discectomies , Decompressions, Microdiscectomies, Fusions, Laminectomy, Fixations,  Instrumentation, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Scoliosis correction etc.

Conditions Treated:

Arthritis, Neck and back Pain, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cervical Fracture, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Congenital Torticollis, Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, Herniated Disk, Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spinal Cord Compression, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Schedule Details:

•  Monday-Friday; 7:45-5:00
• Campus: AdventHealth Altamonte

Required Education/Experience:

•  Master’s Degree in PA Studies
• 1-2 yrs experience in Spine Surgery as a surgical first assist

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license
•  NCCPA or other nationally recognized accreditation organization

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

AdventHealth Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth, and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction.  AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women

AdventHealth Medical Group - Surgical Assistants of Florida

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

AdventHealth Central Florida Division

General Summary: The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for:

• Providing first assisting during surgical procedures
• Participates in the management of the intraoperative care of surgical patients.
• Ensuring operating room is properly set up and equipped for planned procedure
• Perform all intraoperative tasks as directed by the surgeon
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
• Specialties covered but not limited to: Robotics, Orthopedics, Urogynecology, Plastic Surgery, Neurology, and Vascular.

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth Central Florida Division
• 5-day operating schedule
• Call and weekend responsibility

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a PA-C in surgical first assisting in at least one of our listed specialties.
• Preferred experience in spine and robotics

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid and unrestricted Florida PA license
• NCCPA certification
• Current BLS (ACLS optional)

Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

AdventHealth Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women

AdventHealth Medical Group Urologic Oncology – Celebration, FL

Surgical Physician Assistant, PA-C

Full-Time Opportunity

https://www.globalroboticsinstitute.com/dr-vipul-patel

General Summary:

AdventHealth Celebration seeks to hire a Surgical Physician Assistant who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. The PA 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 in the clinic and hospital setting
• Treating all ages, male and female
• 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
• 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 time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Writes and/or dictates progress notes, procedure notes, histories, physical examinations, and transfers/discharge summaries in accordance with medical policies.
• Schedule is Mon-Fri with the potential for call responsibilities as needed and occasional weekend coverage
• Procedures performed but not limited to: cystoscopy, catheter placement and removal, first assist in robotic prostatectomies, other urologic surgical cases, UDS, and pelvic ultrasounds.
• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.
• The PA should also demonstrate through behavior AdventHealth’s core values: keep me safe, love me, make it easy, and own it.

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm- 4 days in office/ 1 in OR
• Campus: Celebration & Lake Nona
• Holiday Rotation

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff
• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary thoracic surgery program
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• At least one year of Urology experience in a surgical/hospital setting
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
• BLS & ACLS

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

AdventHealth Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction.  AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women

Full Time - Urology APRN or PA-C

AdventHealth Medical Group Urology

Campus Covered: AdventHealth East Orlando

Our skilled, well-known and award-winning urologists at AdventHealth Medical Group Urology group offers the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for urology conditions affecting both men and women. 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 also including urologic oncology within the clinic and hospital setting
• 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 time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Campus Covered: AH East Orlando & Lake Nona
• Call – every 5th weekend

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN) with First assist certification or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
• Urology experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or equivalent
• First Assist Certification (APRN)
• BLS & ACLS

Location: Kissimmee, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares.

AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery Kissimmee & Celebration

Full Time opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or APRN RNFA

General Summary: The APRN, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performing physical examinations of Peripheral and Vascular Surgery patients in the inpatient setting including, but not limited to: new patient consults, pre and post-operative visits, follow up visits – could evolve to an outpatient setting as well
• Patient Education on the following conditions but not limited to: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, arterial reconstruction, Carotid Artery Disease, Endovascular Surgery, Open Surgery etc.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log
• Enables continuity of care by managing patient care in the inpatient setting
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Team player
• Strong communication skills

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Kissimmee
• Schedule: Monday – Friday with some flexibility for surgical procedures
• Primarily in-patient responsibilities could evolve into having outpatient responsibilities as well

Education and Experience:

•  Master’s degree in Nursing
• Previous vascular experience (preferred)
• Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida APRN license
• Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body)
• Current BLS required

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Pediatric

One of the premier children’s hospitals in the nation, AdventHealth for Children sets the standard for innovation, quality and comprehensive care. We have designed a hospital from the ground up that is a child-centric healing environment like no other.

In an effort to make our children feel safe and at ease, we have also assembled a world-class team of doctors, specialists, nurses and healthcare professionals who are second to none. At their disposal are some of the most advanced technologies, therapies and treatments available. We lead the way, not only in our approach to healthcare, but in research as well, finding new methods for treating children so we can improve outcomes.

We are proud to have the only bone marrow transplantation program in the region and our advanced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) have international reputations of excellence.

General Summary:

The Pediatric APRN or Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs admissions, consultations and follow up care of pediatric patients in the hospital setting
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, 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

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Passion for pediatric patients and families
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Evaluate the processes and outcomes to enhance the delivery of excellent, cost-effective health care
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner studies from an accredited program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates will be considered with strong, relevant Pediatric RN or PA experience)
• Pediatric Hospitalist APRN or PA-C experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or NCCPA
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Location: Altamonte Springs, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Breast

General Summary:

The ideal candidate would serve as an integral role in the global management of breast surgery patients, including all aspects of Peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures.

The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:

• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting
• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required
• Performs first assistant duties.
• Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice
• Has exacting knowledge of each surgeon's idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortality
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA
• Post-op- Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients performs post op procedures and more
• Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explain discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more
• Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests
• Return phone calls from patients
• Performs patient history and physical examination in the office setting.
• Performs physical examination of patient's with breast disease in the office setting to formulate a clinical plan of action.
• Assists with minor office procedures such as biopsies, dressing changes as well as drains
• Orders and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests for patient care
• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and places orders for referral to the appropriate specialists if necessary.
• Collaborates with Dr McCray on every patient case
• Surgery assist based on all providers surgery schedule.
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between the physician and the physician assistant.
• Assists with data collection, cancer tracking and multidisciplinary tumor conference.
• Assists with cancer program metrics and will attend all multidisciplinary tumor conferences except for when on vacation or while on personal leave.
• Collaborates with the office staff as necessary to provide consistent continuity of patient care and support to staff.
• Throughout the year multiple community outreach programs are performed in order to raise awareness of screening mammography, signs and symptoms of breast cancer and high risk breast disease as well as family history of breast cancer the physician assistant will assist with these outreach programs in any way necessary.

Schedule Details:

• Main location: AdventHealth Altamonte
• Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility depending on surgery
• Potential Call rotation 1 weekend a month
  • Includes hospital rounding and overnight call
• Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Passion for Breast Surgery
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Self-starter

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• 1-3 Years of experience as a PA-C in Breast Surgery as a surgical first assist Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida PA-C license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current BLS and ACL

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Cardiovascular

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.
• Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
• Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando & AdventHealth Celebration

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
• RNFA required for APRN
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: General

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric subspecialty 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:

The PA-C/APRN works as a collaborative practitioner with the pediatric surgery team, daily responsibilities may include:

• 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, CT, MRI, 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:
  • Assistance with open and minimally invasive pediatric head and neck surgical procedures, including:
    • Cervical lymph node biopsy and excision
    • Thyroglossal duct cyst excision
    • Branchial cleft anomaly excision
    • Salivary gland procedures
  • Assistance with pediatric thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including:
    • Thyroid lobectomy and total thyroidectomy
    • Central and lateral neck dissection (as first assist)
  • Assistance with cleft and craniofacial procedures
  • Airway-related procedures and care, including:
    • Tracheostomy assistance, postoperative management, and decannulation care
    • Airway endoscopy assistance (bronchoscopy/laryngoscopy)
  • Tumor-related procedures and care:
    • Assistance with resection of benign and malignant pediatric head and neck tumors
    • Postoperative oncologic surveillance and wound management
  • In-office and bedside procedures such as:
    • Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of neck masses (as credentialed)
    • Incision and drainage of neck abscesses
    • Management of surgical drains, neck incisions, and complex wounds
    • Suture and staple removal
    • Botox and chemodenervation of salivary glands
    • Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy
    • Neck ultrasound
  • Receive and triage children’s transfer center calls and consults.

Schedule Details:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando
• Schedule is currently Monday-Friday, 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,BLS, PALS certification required.

Location: Orlando , FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Vascular

AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, AdventHealth and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at AdventHealth’s ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares.

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AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery at East Orlando

Full Time opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

General Summary: The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• First Assisting Vascular Surgeon in operating room, including suturing, drain placement, etc according to privileges
• Performing hospital rounding, physical examinations of Peripheral and Vascular Surgery patients in the inpatient setting including, but not limited to: new patient consults, pre and post-operative visits, follow up visits – could evolve to an outpatient setting as well
• Procedures expected to perform: THDC removal, drain removals, and stitch removals
• Patient Education on the following conditions but not limited to: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, arterial reconstruction, Carotid Artery Disease, Endovascular Surgery, Open Surgery etc, venous insufficiency and associated procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log
• Enables continuity of care by managing patient care in the inpatient setting
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education. In inpatient and outpatient settings.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Willingness to learn
• Able to stand/ be on feet for extended periods of time.

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth East Orlando
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; in-patient and out-patient responsibility including first assisting
• Call schedule: ~ 10 shifts of call a month, 3 of those being weekends and the rest weeknights. Includes rounding and overnight coverage.
• Holiday call rotation

Education and Experience:

• Physician Assistant studies (PA-C)
• Vascular experience (required)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license/ PA license
• Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body) or NCCPA
• Current BLS required