Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner Surgical Services

Responsibilities

Job Title: Physician Assistant (Nurse Practitioner)

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Days

* You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):

LWRMC is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee-Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval acknowledges the hospital s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Our medical staff includes more than 700 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties and use advanced medical technology.

LWRMC is conveniently located near I-75 and University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Physician Assistant (PA) in the Surgery Department provides advanced clinical support to surgeons and patients across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. The PA performs patient assessments, assists in surgical procedures, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team. This role also includes educating patients and families, coordinating follow-up care, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and quality standards.

The PA serves as a vital link between surgeons, nursing staff, and patients to promote efficient, safe, and compassionate surgical care.

Always demonstrates Service Excellence standards. Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Practices in accordance with acceptable medical standards.
• Informs each patient that he or she is not a physician, works under the direction of a fully licensed physician experienced in the specialty in which the PA will practice.
• Reviews all historical and physical data according to medical staff by-laws and regulations.
• In an emergency situation, may render emergency medical services necessary to avoid disability or death of an injured person until a doctor arrives.
• Prepares admission orders and performs detailed histories and physicals on assigned surgery patients.
• Assists in the overall preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Performs daily rounds and follow-ups on all patients and consults, including physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention, routine lab orders and diagnostic tests after conferring with the MD.
• Participates as assigned in surgical operating procedures for inclusion in patient medical records, write pre-and post op orders, brief op notes, procedure notes, transfer and discharge orders, medication reconciliations and prescriptions.
• Dictates discharge summaries.
• Provides patient education and participates in the education of medical residents, nurses and students.
• Completes medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by-laws and rules and regulations.
• Ensures all entries of orders/progress notes are co-signed by his/her attending physician.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Customer service skills required.
• Understanding of credentialing and re-credentialing functions. The Joint Commission, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements, and overall knowledge of an organized Medical Staff required.

Qualifications

• Master s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Graduate of accredited AMA recognized PA training program required.
• Board certification and Florida state licensure required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care facility.
• Current physician’s assistant license in the state of Florida required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS at start date.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and…