Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

Neuro Critical Care – PA or ACNP

AdventHealth Celebration is seeking an experienced NeuroICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our expanding critical care team. The APP would be based out of AdventHealth Celebration, which has approximately 60 critical care beds. Our Neuro Critical Care unit is currently 20 beds. Our group is currently looking to continue to grow its comprehensive and successful 24/7 closed ICU model.

The APP would serve as a member of the Neurocritical Care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients at AdventHealth. The PA/APRN applies specialized skills and knowledge related to Neuro ICU settings in which they practice, contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting at AdventHealth.

General Summary:

Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, the APP will assist with:

• Providing direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with multi-system failure, utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient’s physician

• Obtains patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners

• Performs CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation; directing administration of life supporting drugs, and defibrillation

• Inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment

• Interfaces patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions

• Perform admissions and consultations to the NeuroICU unit, Rounds with Neuro- Intensivist, provides cross coverage on the patients rounded on earlier

• Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries

• Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient

• Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the patients admitted to the ICU

Schedule Details

• All Inpatient - 14 (12-hour) shifts per month o Extra shifts available with differential

• Nights only, 7 PM to 7 AM

• No call

• Perform admissions to Neuro ICU 

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant Studies

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in the NeuroICU as a PA or ACNP

• Experience as an RN in the NeuroICU (Highly preferred but not required)

Licensure, Certification, & Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license

• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC, or other nationally recognized certification organization

• BLS & ACLS • ENLS (preferred)

Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

Neuro Critical Care – PA or ACNP

AdventHealth Celebration is seeking an experienced NeuroICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our expanding critical care team. The APP would be based out of AdventHealth Celebration, which has approximately 60 critical care beds. Our Neuro Critical Care unit is currently 20 beds. Our group is currently looking to continue to grow its comprehensive and successful 24/7 closed ICU model.

The APP would serve as a member of the Neurocritical Care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients at AdventHealth. The PA/APRN applies specialized skills and knowledge related to Neuro ICU settings in which they practice, contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting at AdventHealth.

General Summary:

Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, the APP will assist with:

• Providing direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with multi-system failure, utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient’s physician

• Obtains patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners

• Performs CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation; directing administration of life supporting drugs, and defibrillation

• Inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment

• Interfaces patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions

• Perform admissions and consultations to the NeuroICU unit, Rounds with Neuro- Intensivist, provides cross coverage on the patients rounded on earlier

• Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries

• Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient

• Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the patients admitted to the ICU

Schedule Details

• All Inpatient - 14 (12-hour) shifts per month o Extra shifts available with differential

• Nights only, 7 PM to 7 AM

• No call

• Perform admissions to Neuro ICU 

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant Studies

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in the NeuroICU as a PA or ACNP

• Experience as an RN in the NeuroICU (Highly preferred but not required)

Licensure, Certification, & Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license

• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC, or other nationally recognized certification organization

• BLS & ACLS • ENLS (preferred)

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

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

Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

Full-Time Inpatient and Outpatient Role Serving AdventHealth Orlando

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs history and physical examinations of patient’s evaluation and treatment of surgical oncology patients primarily in the inpatient setting at our Orlando campus.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.

• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room and hospital when required

• Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.

• Writes postop orders in the recovery room, , performs post op procedures and more

• Return phone calls of from patients

• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff, including hospital rounds and inpatient consults

• Candidate will also see patients in the outpatient setting as needed.

• Assist in preparing patient for surgery.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public

Schedule Details:

• Main Location: AdventHealth Orlando

• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility

• If required, weekend assistance

• 90% hospital, 10% office mixture

• Call rotation including rounding

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong surgical skills with OR experience in complex abdominal procedures both in open laparoscopic and robotic approach.

• Strong communication skills

• Strong medical decision-making skills

• Strong clinical background with an emphasis on oncology, mainly in foregut, hepatobiliary and pancreatic related conditions

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies

• 2-4 years of experience as PA-C in Surgery practice

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA license

• NCCPA (or equivalent) certification

• BLS, ACLS Certification

• DEA Licensure

• ONS Certification preferred

Location: Celebratoin, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

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

Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

Full-Time Inpatient and Outpatient Role Serving AdventHealth Celebration

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs history and physical examinations of patient’s evaluation and treatment of surgical oncology patients primarily in the inpatient setting at our Orlando campus.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.

• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room and hospital when required

• Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.

• Writes postop orders in the recovery room, , performs post op procedures and more

• Return phone calls of from patients

• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff, including hospital rounds and inpatient consults

• Candidate will also see patients in the outpatient setting as needed.

• Assist in preparing patient for surgery.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public

Schedule Details:

• Main Location: AdventHealth Celebration

• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM with some flexibility

• If required, weekend assistance

• 80% hospital, 20% office mixture

• Call rotation including rounding

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong surgical skills with OR experience in complex abdominal procedures both in open laparoscopic and robotic approach.

• Strong communication skills

• Strong medical decision-making skills

• Strong clinical background with an emphasis on oncology, mainly in foregut, hepatobiliary and pancreatic related conditions

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA license

• NCCPA (or equivalent) certification

• BLS, ACLS Certification

• DEA Licensure

• ONS Certification preferred

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

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

AHMG Thoracic Surgery Oncology at Orlando Physician Assistant, PA-C

Full time opportunity at AdventHealth Orlando

General Summary:

The ARNP or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of adult thoracic surgery patients in the clinic and hospital setting for pre and post-operative patients

• Conditions treated and post-op care include but not limited to: Robotic Surgery for the Lungs and Chest, Minimally invasive treatment for Early Stage Lung Cancer, Experienced Surgical Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer, Multimodality treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Surgical intervention and therapies for Esophageal conditions

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory, X-ray, etc.

• Assist Physician with hospital procedures as needed

• Assist patient and family with pre- and post-operative education

• Assist with the establishment of an adult congenital heart clinic/program

• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff

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

• Schedule will consist of weekly rotations covering inpatient rounding, consults and follow up of thoracic surgical patients.

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday – Friday, alternating weekends & call responsibilities.

• Campus: AH Orlando

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff

• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary thoracic surgery program

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required

• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant (PA-C) Studies

• 2+ years of surgical experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida ARNP or PA license (or eligible)

• Certification through AANP, ANCC, NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification body (or eligible)

• BLS, ACLS certification preferred

Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant

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

Surgical Physician Assistant, PA-C

Urologic Oncology – Celebration, FL

https://www.globalroboticsinstitute.com/dr-vipul-patel

General Summary:

AdventHealth Celebration seeks to hire a Surgical Physician Assistant who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. 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 acute and chronic urologic conditions in the clinic and hospital setting

• Treating all ages, male and female

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.

• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist

• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff

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

• Writes and/or dictates progress notes, procedure notes, histories, physical examinations, and transfers/discharge summaries in accordance with medical policies.

• Procedures performed but not limited to: cystoscopy, catheter placement and removal, first assist in robotic prostatectomies, other urologic surgical cases, UDS, and pelvic ultrasounds.

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork. The PA should also demonstrate through behavior AdventHealth’s core values: keep me safe, love me, make it easy, and own it.

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with potential for call as needed

• Campus: AH Celebration

• Holiday Rotation

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff

• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary thoracic surgery program

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required

• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• At least one year of Urology experience in a surgical/hospital setting

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA license

• Certification by NCCPA

• BLS & ACLS

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 and 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 Drs. Devina McCray, Walter Hayne, or Jeremy John 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 locations: AdventHealth Altamonte, Orlando, and Celebration
• 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: Pediatrics

We are seeking a Certified Physician Assistant, PA-C to join a growing program and practice. The role involves direct care for infants, children, teenagers, and adults with congenital heart disease. The PA-C would work in outpatient and inpatient settings. Also, he/she will assist in the OR during surgery. The position involves collaboration between pediatric cardiology teams, neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, and inpatient cardiology. All services would be under the supervision of the heart surgeons.

Our practice is led by world renown congenital heart surgeons at the Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth Orlando.

Experience in Congenital Heart Surgery is not required however, surgical experience outside of PA training will be required. Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, including a 22 bed PICU, 10 bed Cardiac ICU, 102 NICU beds at FHFC, with an extensive network of four other Level II NICU’s that bring our total number of NICU beds to over 150, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes. We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program. Our unparalleled network consists of 26 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs patient histories and physical exams of pediatric and adult congenital heart patients in the office and hospital setting
• Handles daily patient rounds within the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, patient education and discharge summaries
• First assisting in the OR, bedside procedures, ventilator management
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Assist Physician with hospital/Lab procedures as needed
• Assist patient and family with pre- and post-procedural education
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Research and database maintenance

Schedule Details:

• Monday-Friday; 8:00-5:00
• Call required; includes hospital rounding and overnight phone coverage
• Campus: AdventHealth Children’s
• Participation in Holiday rotation required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff
• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary program
• Some evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required

Required Education/Experience:

• Surgical Experience as a PA is required

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience with congenital heart disease

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license (or eligible)
• Certification through NCCPA

Location: Tavares, FL - Specialty: Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent

General Summary:

• Primary therapist to maintain a full caseload and perform case management functions as necessary.
• Communicate thoroughly and appropriately with patients and family members, as well as the clinic administrative and clinical teams.
• Conduct individual and group therapy as appropriate to client need.
• Conduct intake screening and psychosocial evaluations of clients.
• Develop and implement outcome-oriented treatment plans, in conjunction with case ARNP/psychiatrist and case managers when necessary.
• When needed, provide field supervision for Master level student interns.
• Provide specific community resources/referrals relevant to patient needs.
• Provide documentation of clinical services in accordance with clinical and best practice standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of available community resources.
• Serve as patient advocate for patient needs within the community.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Team player Strong communication skills

Schedule Details:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling
• 2 years experience in Pediatrics, Adult and Family therapy
• Preferred: Three (3) years post-Master's experience in clinical practice, One (1) year experience with field supervision of Masters level student interns, One (1) year experience in working in short-term/solution-oriented modalities and groups.
• Spanish preferred but not mandatory

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current & valid Florida Mental Health Counselor license (LMHC)