Surgery - Colo/Rectal Physician Assistant

Overview
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 twelve campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, Minneola, Orlando, Winter Park, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women
AdventHealth Medical Group Colorectal Surgery at Orlando
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C
Full-time Outpatient and Inpatient Opportunity located at AdventHealth Orlando
Essential Functions:
The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:
Clinical Responsibility
Performing health assessments including patient history and physical examination
Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log.
Conditions treated include but are not limited to: Anal Abscess/Fistula, Anal Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Lower GI bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Ostomy, and Intestinal fistula care.
Orders, interprets, and incorporates diagnostic tests, studies, and lab values into the plan of care; evaluates effectiveness.
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.
Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team including family.
Documents in a timely and thorough manner.
Communicates report in an efficient and complete manner.
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
Schedule Details:
Schedule Details: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm.
Inpatient & outpatient
Hospitals covered: AH Orlando
Call Required 1 weekend monthly
Possible First Assist/OR
Required Education & Experience:
Master s degree in advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
Experience with inflammatory bowel disease and surgical care, wound, ostomy and EC fistula care (preferred)
Preferred Qualification
Surgical training (robotics)
Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
Wound Ostomy certification
Licensure, Certification and Registration:
Current, valid Florida PA-C license
Current, valid DEA license
Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
BLS

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 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.

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