Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric 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, 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.

• 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, no call, no weekends. 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 and BLS certification required

Category: Physician Services

Req ID: ORL-2024-A51-PedsSurg-New

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.