Location: Altamonte Springs, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Breast

General Summary:

The ideal candidate would serve as an integral role in the global management of breast surgery patients, including all aspects of Peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures.

The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:

• 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 patient history and physical examination in the office setting.
• 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
• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and places orders for referral to the appropriate specialists if necessary.
• Collaborates with Dr McCray 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 data collection, cancer tracking and multidisciplinary tumor conference.
• 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.
• Throughout the year multiple community outreach programs are performed in order to raise awareness of screening mammography, signs and symptoms of breast cancer and high risk breast disease as well as family history of breast cancer the physician assistant will assist with these outreach programs in any way necessary.

Schedule Details:

• Main location: AdventHealth Altamonte
• Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility depending on surgery
• Potential Call rotation 1 weekend a month
  • 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 Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• 1-3 Years of experience as a PA-C in Breast Surgery as a surgical first assist Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida PA-C license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current BLS and ACL

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Cardiovascular

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.
• Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
• Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando & AdventHealth Celebration

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
• RNFA required for APRN
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: General

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric subspecialty surgery team in the greater Orlando area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with a supervising physician in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist and pediatric experience.

General Summary:

The PA-C/APRN works as a collaborative practitioner with the pediatric surgery team, daily responsibilities may include:

• Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients.
• Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
• Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and implement care plans.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds.
• Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office.
• With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as:
  • Assistance with open and minimally invasive pediatric head and neck surgical procedures, including:
    • Cervical lymph node biopsy and excision
    • Thyroglossal duct cyst excision
    • Branchial cleft anomaly excision
    • Salivary gland procedures
  • Assistance with pediatric thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including:
    • Thyroid lobectomy and total thyroidectomy
    • Central and lateral neck dissection (as first assist)
  • Assistance with cleft and craniofacial procedures
  • Airway-related procedures and care, including:
    • Tracheostomy assistance, postoperative management, and decannulation care
    • Airway endoscopy assistance (bronchoscopy/laryngoscopy)
  • Tumor-related procedures and care:
    • Assistance with resection of benign and malignant pediatric head and neck tumors
    • Postoperative oncologic surveillance and wound management
  • In-office and bedside procedures such as:
    • Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of neck masses (as credentialed)
    • Incision and drainage of neck abscesses
    • Management of surgical drains, neck incisions, and complex wounds
    • Suture and staple removal
    • Botox and chemodenervation of salivary glands
    • Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy
    • Neck ultrasound
  • Receive and triage children’s transfer center calls and consults.

Schedule Details:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando
• Schedule is currently Monday-Friday, Hours per week are variable.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing
• 1-2 years of Surgical Experience, First Assist, and/or OR experience (preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
• Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or equivalent
• Current PCLS,BLS, PALS certification required.

Location: Orlando , FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Vascular

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.

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AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery at East Orlando

Full Time opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

General Summary: The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• First Assisting Vascular Surgeon in operating room, including suturing, drain placement, etc according to privileges
• Performing hospital rounding, physical examinations of Peripheral and Vascular Surgery patients in the inpatient setting including, but not limited to: new patient consults, pre and post-operative visits, follow up visits – could evolve to an outpatient setting as well
• Procedures expected to perform: THDC removal, drain removals, and stitch removals
• Patient Education on the following conditions but not limited to: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, arterial reconstruction, Carotid Artery Disease, Endovascular Surgery, Open Surgery etc, venous insufficiency and associated procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log
• Enables continuity of care by managing patient care in the inpatient setting
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education. In inpatient and outpatient settings.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Willingness to learn
• Able to stand/ be on feet for extended periods of time.

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth East Orlando
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; in-patient and out-patient responsibility including first assisting
• Call schedule: ~ 10 shifts of call a month, 3 of those being weekends and the rest weeknights. Includes rounding and overnight coverage.
• Holiday call rotation

Education and Experience:

• Physician Assistant studies (PA-C)
• Vascular experience (required)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license/ PA license
• Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body) or NCCPA
• Current BLS required

Location: Orlando , FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant, Surgical: Vascular

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.

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AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Surgery at Orlando

Full Time opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA-C)

General Summary: The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• First Assisting Vascular Surgeon in operating room, including suturing, drain placement, etc according to privileges
• Performing hospital rounding, physical examinations of Peripheral and Vascular Surgery patients in the inpatient setting including, but not limited to: new patient consults, pre and post-operative visits, follow up visits – could evolve to an outpatient setting as well
• Procedures expected to perform: THDC removal, drain removals, and stitch removals
• Patient Education on the following conditions but not limited to: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, arterial reconstruction, Carotid Artery Disease, Endovascular Surgery, Open Surgery etc, venous insufficiency and associated procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log
• Enables continuity of care by managing patient care in the inpatient setting
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education. In inpatient and outpatient settings.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Willingness to learn
• Able to stand/ be on feet for extended periods of time.

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth Orlando
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; in-patient and out-patient responsibility including first assisting
• Call schedule: ~ 10 shifts of call a month, 3 of those being weekends and the rest weeknights. Includes rounding and overnight coverage.
• Holiday call rotation

Education and Experience:

• Physician Assistant studies (PA-C)
• Vascular experience (required)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license/ PA license
• Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body) or NCCPA
• Current BLS required

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Psychiatry, General

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 Psychiatry at Orlando

Is seeking a full-time Outpatient Psychiatrist for Bariatrics and Plastics

AdventHealth Orlando is seeking a specialized Outpatient Psychiatrist with expertise in bariatrics and plastics to join our team. This role focuses on providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and support for patients undergoing bariatric and plastic surgery procedures. The psychiatrist will work closely with surgical teams to address mental health concerns related to body image, weight management, and post-surgical adjustments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The MD or DO, is responsible for:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and create individualized treatment plans for patients undergoing bariatric and plastic surgery.
• Provide pre- and post-operative psychological support and counseling.
• Collaborate with surgeons, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals for integrated patient care.
• Manage and monitor mental health medications and address psychological aspects of weight management and body image.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and stay updated on relevant treatments and advancements.
• Perform hospital rounds, consult on Baker Act cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and track patient progress.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong medical decision-making skills.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

• Schedule Details: Monday – Friday
• Hospitals covered: AH Orlando

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Degree
• Psychiatry experience (preferred)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:

• Current, valid Florida Medical license
• Board Certification
• BLS & ACLS
• DEA License

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Psychiatry, Neurology

AdventHealth Medical Group is associated with the largest Protestant not-for-profit healthcare system in the world—AdventHealth—and is a national leader in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. AHMG’s physicians and advanced practice providers deliver comprehensive care across AdventHealth’s eleven campuses, including Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, AdventHealth for Children, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park, Waterman, Winter Garden, and AdventHealth for Women.

AdventHealth Orlando is continuing to grow its Neuroscience Institute with a new Brain Health flagship building opened in 2022.  Our Neuroscience Institute at AdventHealth Orlando consists of 120 dedicated neurology beds which includes 40 neuro-intensive care units, 8 dedicated neurosurgical OR suites with an intraoperative 3T MRI and 64 slice CT, FDG-PET, SPECT, and MEG lab.  AdventHealth Orlando has been awarded the highest designation, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist (MD or DO) for a full-time outpatient opportunity at our Innovation Tower location in downtown Orlando. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general psychiatry and a special interest or experience in neurologically complex patients, including those with multiple sclerosis (MS), dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and related neuropsychiatric conditions.

The psychiatrist, as an independent licensed physician, will:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult and/or geriatric patients in an outpatient setting
• Manage medication and non-medication-based treatment plans, including coordination with other providers as needed
• Utilize a biopsychosocial approach to treatment planning and care delivery
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team including psychologists, lcsws, primary care, and neurology when appropriate
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, with an emphasis on continuity and patient-centered outcomes
• Maintain timely and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record

Required knowledge and skills:

• Ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain strong relationships with patients, staff, and physicians
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in psychiatric diagnostic frameworks (dsm-5), treatment planning, and medication management
• Experience in treating neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric conditions such as MS, dementia, alzheimer’s disease, or parkinson’s is preferred

Schedule: Monday – Friday
Setting: 100% outpatient
Location: Innovation Tower – Downtown Orlando

Required education and experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Completion of an accredited residency in psychiatry
• Preferred experience in geriatric psychiatry or neuropsychiatry

Licensure, certification, and registration:

• Current, unrestricted Florida medical license
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry
• BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Psychologist, Pediatric

AdventHealth Medical Group Neuropsychology at Orlando is seeking to hire a clinical neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive neuropsychological services to our diverse patient population of pediatrics and the life span.

General Summary:

• Typical referrals include Medical and neurological conditions such as TBI, concussion, brain tumor, seizure disorder, autoimmune disorders, hematology/oncology, transplant, memory disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions.
• The provider will see: Pediatric patients with neurological and medical conditions that impact cognitive function.
• This position is primarily clinical and heavily assessment focused; however, delivery of psychotherapy and treatment is also expected primarily in following patients initially seen for neuropsychological evaluation.
• There are ample opportunities for supervision of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and participation in didactic seminars as presenter and attendee (e.g., tumor boards, grand rounds).
• The possibility of conducting research is also available.
• Provide comprehensive services including assessment, parent and family consultation and education, and interventions for patients.

Schedule Details:

• Combination of outpatient and possible inpatient responsibility.
• Schedule is Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM with flexibility and potential of extended hours

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology with a neuropsychology track from an accredited (APA or CPA) university and be licensed or license-eligible in Florida.
• Completed a 2-year post-doctoral residency in Neuropsychology and be eligible for board certification in neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). If 2 years or after post-doctoral residency, must be board certified.

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Transplant

AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida is looking for a dynamic and energetic transplant pulmonologist to join our busy thoracic transplant program.  The physician will work with our current group and established cardiology and pulmonology transplant medical and surgical teams to help continue to grow a high quality and highly sustainable lung transplant program.  We have a full comprehensive Transplant Institute that includes both thoracic and abdominal transplant teams.  Our team performs over 60 hearts, 20 lungs, and 30-50 VAD’s per year with multi organ transplant capability. 

The AdventHealth Transplant Institute is located at AdventHealth Orlando, Florida just outside downtown Orlando close to the charming Winter Park community.  AdventHealth Orlando just opened (in September 2020) a state of-the-art 32 bed advanced cardiac critical care unit dedicated to the cardio thoracic transplant service.  AdventHealth has a hospital-based organ procurement organization (our legacy is a top performing OPO in the United States).    

Requirements of the position include:

• Board Certification is required in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
• Lung Transplant fellowship required.
• UNOS eligibility or certification.

Location: Palm Coast, FL - Specialty: Radiation Oncology

AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) is looking for a dynamic and energetic Radiation Oncologist to join the team and practice at AdventHealth Palm Coast, located approximately 75 miles north of Orlando and a short drive to some of the state’s most beautiful beaches.  Our group of over 20 radiation oncologists provides services among many of the AdventHealth sites throughout the Central Florida area including the east coast of Florida. This position is for full-time coverage at AdventHealth Palm Coast and would encompass a broad spectrum of oncology cases and patients.  Our hospital extended its dedication to oncology care with the construction of the Freytag Cancer Center, opening January 2025.  This free standing-facility will be on campus and features a TrueBeam and new Halcyon treatment machines.

Our group is focused on providing superior clinical quality and high patient satisfaction.  The physicians utilize technology and innovation to further clinical research and work collaboratively with the medical staff and radiation staff.  There is also additional support from our AdventHealth Cancer Institute and our physician leadership for clinical sub-specialization by tumor site and participation in a multi-disciplinary care model.

Requirements: 

• Board Certified/Board Eligible American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology
• Team player with patient-first mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Eligibility for active Florida license
• Ability to collaborate closely and build relationships with key referral partners