AHMG Pediatric & Adult Congenital Heart Surgery PA-C

Overview

We are seeking a Certified Physician Assistant, PA-C or APRN with RFNA to join a growing program and practice. The role involves direct care for infants, children, teenagers, and adults with congenital heart disease. The PA-C would work in outpatient and inpatient settings and assist in the OR during surgery. The position involves collaboration between pediatric cardiology teams, neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, and inpatient cardiology.

All services would be under the supervision of the heart surgeons.

Our practice is led by world renown congenital heart surgeons at the Walt Disney Pavilion at Advent Health Orlando.

Experience in Congenital Heart Surgery is not required; however, surgical experience outside of PA training will be required.

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at Advent Health for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, including a 22 bed PICU and a 10 bed Cardiac ICU, a 102 NICU beds at FHFC, with an extensive network of four other Level II NICU's. We started our comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.

We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program. Our network consists of 26 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center and several successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.

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

• Performs patient histories and physical exams of pediatric and adult congenital heart patients in the office and hospital setting
• Handles daily patient rounds within the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, patient education and discharge summaries
• First assisting in the OR, bedside procedures, ventilator management
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Assist Physician with hospital/Lab procedures as needed
• Assist patient and family with pre- and post-procedural education
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referrals as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times, maintaining personal and professional growth; research and database maintenance

• Monday-Friday; 8:00-5:00
• Call required; includes hospital rounding and overnight phone coverage
• Campus:
  Advent Health Children's
• Participation in Holiday rotation required

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff
• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary program
• Some evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required

• Required Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Surgical Experience as a PA is required
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with congenital heart disease

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license (or eligible) Certification through NCCPA

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at Advent Health for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 pediatric ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.

We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver. Our network consists of numerous hospitals across the state; these hospitals refer patients for tertiary and qua ternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando. In 2019 through 2024, Advent Health for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida and by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety.

Advent Health is conveniently close to many homes, downtown living, shopping, and great schools. Orlando offers world-class attractions and sports, with easy access to beaches. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts a variety of performances throughout the year.