Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery at Orlando
Physician Assistant, PA-C, or Nurse Practitioner, APRN-RNFA
Serving AdventHealth Orlando
AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or APRN-RNFA) to join a nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program entering an exciting period of growth under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence Lee, MD, MBA.
As part of one of the nation's largest faith-based healthcare systems, you'll work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team caring for complex cardiovascular patients while helping shape the future of a rapidly expanding program.
General Summary:
- First assist in a broad range of cardiovascular surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, thoracic surgery, and structural heart interventions.
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and radial artery harvesting in support of complex surgical cases.
- Partner closely with cardiovascular surgeons to manage patients across the full continuum of care, from surgical planning and optimization through recovery and long-term follow-up.
- Care for patients requiring advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support therapies, including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
- Participate in the management of patients undergoing transcatheter and structural heart procedures within a rapidly growing multidisciplinary program.
- Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, and specialized care teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for some of the region's most complex cardiovascular patients.
Why Join Our Team:
- Dedicated first-assist role with no residents or fellows, providing meaningful operative experience across CABG, valve, aortic, thoracic, and structural heart procedures
- Work alongside nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery leadership during an exciting period of program growth.
- Gain exposure to complex cardiac surgery, structural heart procedures, ECMO, VADs, and advanced heart failure therapies.
- Practice in a highly collaborative environment where APPs are trusted clinical partners.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- Rotating weeknight call responsibilities
- Shared weekend call coverage
- Practice location based at AdventHealth Orlando
Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Demonstrated surgical first-assist experience, preferably within cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
- Strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and commitment to team-based care
Licensure & Certifications:
- Current Florida PA-C or APRN license, or eligibility to obtain
- RNFA certification required for APRN candidates
- NCCPA certification or equivalent national certification
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
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 is a network of ten 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 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th 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 four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
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.