Overview

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

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Celebration

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Full-time inpatient and outpatient opportunity located at AdventHealth Celebration

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Celebration is looking for a surgical physician assistant to join our growing general surgery team in the greater Celebration area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with multiple physicians and APP’s in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist experience.

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

Patient management and surgical first assist will include the following but not limited to: Skin biopsies, I&D, Catheter removals, Complex Wound Care, Hernia Surgery, Abdominal Wall procedures, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, and Lumps & Bumps

Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting: new patients, follow ups, pre/post operatively

Handles daily patient rounds, patient education and discharge summaries

Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.

Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff

Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Celebration

Call rotation includes rounding

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Enthusiastic team player

Flexible, adaptable to change

Willingness to learn

Schedule Details:

Schedule Details: Monday – Thursday

Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

Call is required (two evenings a week), call includes hospital rounding

Hospitals covered: AH Celebration Required

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license

Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization

BLS & ACLS

Category: Physician Services

Req ID: CEL-A072-DHI-GenSurg-Repl

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.