Overview
AdventHealth 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 eleven campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women
AdventHealth Medical Group Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Full time Inpatient and Outpatient Opportunity
Serving AdventHealth Kissimmee
General Summary:
The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:
• Performing physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of injuries or illness of patients with GI related conditions.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Treating patients with various conditions related to the full scope of the digestive system, liver functions and esophagus such as GI bleeds, atypical chest pain/GERD, dysphagia, acute hepatitis, gallstone disease, gastroparesis flares, Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis flares
• Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborating with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displaying a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
Schedule Details:
• Flexible schedule - open to 4 10 hour or 3 12 hour shifts
• Main location: AdventHealth Kissimmee
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients and the public
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills are a must.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to learn.
Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• GI Inpatient and Outpatient experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish)
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current BLS
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Kissimmee, a part of AdventHealth Orlando, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in a full range of specialties. Some of the area’s finest doctors and surgeons practice today’s most cutting-edge treatments and techniques at our esteemed Osceola County campus. There’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of your family. When it comes to health care, your loved ones deserve elite medical services, personalized attention and a warm, nurturing environment that fosters healing and recovery. Our new hospital expansion to 162 beds delivers all of this and more. We’ve transformed our hospital into a world-class destination for individualized comprehensive care just for you.
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.