AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery at Apopka PA-C

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Opportunity

AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery at Apopka

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 Apopka
• Schedule: Monday Friday; in-patient and out-patient responsibility including first assisting
• Weeknight and weekend call responsibility included
• May need to travel to other campuses such as Winter Garden, Minneola and Apopka
• 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