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 Breast Surgery

Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Full time inpatient Position and Outpatient Responsibilities

Serving AdventHealth Altamonte, Orlando, Celebration & Kissimmee

General Summary:

• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting
• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required
• Performs first assistant duties.
• Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice
• Has exacting knowledge of each surgeon's idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortality
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA
• Post-op- Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients performs post op procedures and more
• Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explain discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more
• Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests
• Return phone calls from patients
• Performs physical examination of patient's with breast disease in the office setting to formulate a clinical plan of action.
• Assists with minor office procedures such as biopsies, dressing changes as well as drains
• Orders and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests for patient care
• Collaborates with Drs. Devina McCray, Lisa Minton, Walter Hayne, Jeremy John, or Josephine Shinn on every patient case
• Surgery assist based on all providers surgery schedule.
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between the physician and the physician assistant.
• Assists with cancer program metrics and will attend all multidisciplinary tumor conferences except for when on vacation or while on personal leave.
• Collaborates with the office staff as necessary to provide consistent continuity of patient care and support to staff.

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility depending on surgery
• Potential Call rotation 1 weekend a month o includes hospital rounding and overnight call
• Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required:

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

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• 1-3 Years of experience as a PA-C in Brest Surgery as a surgical first assist

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) cer

Hospital Description

AdventHealth 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.

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

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth 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, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2022-2023 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 2 in the state. It is the 12th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for six medical specialties: cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology; and orthopedics.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

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