Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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