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
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.
Travel to outreach clinics to see patients independently or with physician supervision.
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
Daily schedules and 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.