AHMG Bariatric Surgery at Celebration and Orlando - Surgical PA or APRN-RNFA

AdventHealth • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital 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 ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares. The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for performing patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting, ordering appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests, exhibiting autonomy in the operating room when required, assisting with management of laboratory results and medication needs for inpatients and outpatients, performing laparoscopic and robotic first assistant duties including closure of incision sites, and meeting the specific needs of the attending surgeon. The APP would see patients in the clinic, including new patients, post-op, routine follow-up, assist with surgery and after hours call for patient medical issues. The role also includes assisting with recognizing and managing acute and chronic complications of surgery, preparing patients for surgery, hospital rounds, and communicating with other providers regarding patient care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with RNFA Certification
• 1-3 Years of experience as a first assist in bariatric surgery, or general surgery
• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current, valid DEA License
• Current BLS and ACLS

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic team player
• Passion for Bariatric Surgery
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Self-starter

Responsibilities

• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting
• Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests
• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required
• Assists with management of laboratory results and medication needs for inpatients and outpatients
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic first assistant duties including closure of incision sites
• Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice
• Sees patients in the clinic, including new patients, post-op, routine follow-up
• Assists with surgery and after hours call for patient medical issues
• Assists with recognizing and managing acute and chronic complications of surgery
• Prepares patients and assists patients to prepare for surgery, including in-depth chart review
• Conducts hospital rounds
• Communicates with other providers regarding patient care
• Writes postop orders

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Extremely low-cost health care premiums
• Relocation Assistance Required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees