Advanced Practice Provider in Surgical Service - Fellow (PA-C) - 170248

Advanced Practice Provider in Surgical Service - Fellow (PA-C)

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary:

The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate training program designed to provide extensive clinical, surgical, and didactic experience in adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Our Fellow will acquire advanced knowledge in operative techniques, perioperative management, and critical care, with emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement, and community health advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Extends the services of physicians by providing patient care before and after surgery.
• May also assist physicians in surgical procedures.
• Services that this position may provide include physical exams, closing incisions, interpreting diagnostic tests and counseling patients about treatment.
• Provide coordination and clinical services across the continuum of care for surgical patients.
• Operates under physician directed protocols for all Advanced Practice Provider duties.
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Staff privileges as required by the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred - 1 year hospital/outpatient clinic experience as a surgical APP.

Education:

• Required - Bachelors - Physician Assistant

Credentials:

• PA (Physician Assistant) - State of Florida
• BLS/ACLS

Location: Morton Plant

Status: Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled