AHMG Hospitalist - Physician Assistant; PA-C

Overview

Advent Health Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, Advent Health and a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. AHMGs advanced practice providers manage the treatment and care for our patients in the practice setting, as well as at Advent Healths eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, Advent Health for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and Advent Health for Women

AHMG Hospitalist - Full Time Surgical Physician Assistant; PA-C

Serving Advent Health Orlando

General

Summary:

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

Performs physical examinations of patients, evaluation and treatment of injuries or illnesses related to Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology in the clinic and hospital setting

Surgical first assist in OR, Rounding in the hospital, medical management in the clinic

Performing scope related procedures, incision and drainage, suturing

Conditions managed and surgically treated include but are not limited to:
Thyroid / parathyroid / parotid conditions requiring surgery, head and neck cancer, swallowing and vocal cord disorders, and general ENT hospital consultations excluding facial trauma.

Procedures expected in hospital setting:
Anterior and posterior nasal packing and cautery of anterior nasal septum, Laryngeal and nasal endoscopy, Removal of foreign objects from the ear and nose, Incision and drainage of peritonsillar abscess, Obtaining and preparation of skin grafts or local flaps, Strap, cast, splint sprains and bones of the upper and lower extremities in conjunction with flap harvest, change tracheostomy tubes, closed reduction of nasal fracture.

Advanced procedures with numeric requirement:
Endotracheal intubation and myringotomy with/without tube insertion under local anesthesia.

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

Collaborates with physician, supervisor and staff as necessary to provide quality care to patients and support to staff

Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

Surgical first assist experience preferred

Experience in a surgical practice or ENT preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate

Schedule Details:

Campus Covered:
Advent Health Orlando

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Call required, includes rounding and overnight coverage

Rotating holiday call

Required Education/

Experience:

Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies

1-2 years ENT experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

Current, valid Florida PA license

Certification by NCCPA (or equivalent)

Current BLS and ACLS

Advent Health Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

Advent Health Orlando is our 1,364 bed tertiary facility with close to 160 ICU beds. It is at the center ofnine other hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. Advent Health operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and isto Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, Advent Health Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. Advent Health Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, Advent Health Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

Advent Health Orlando was named a …