Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Full Time | AdventHealth Celebration
Join our established bariatric surgery team as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
The APP will combine surgical care, clinical decision-making, and meaningful patient relationships, providing care before and after surgery and serving as a surgical first assist.
Working with bariatric surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide compassionate care that supports patients through surgical treatment and long-term health goals.
General Summary:
In collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP is responsible for:
- Provide new patient evaluations, preoperative visits, postoperative care, and routine follow-up for bariatric surgery patients
- Perform histories and physical examinations in clinic and hospital settings
- Serve as a surgical first assist for sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bariatric revisions, and other applicable procedures
- Manage postoperative hospital care, including patient evaluations, care coordination, appropriate orders, and communication with patients and families
- Support discharge planning and care transitions, including documentation, prescriptions, patient education, and follow-up coordination
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging
- Monitor patient progress and collaborate with physicians and specialists to address evolving clinical needs
- Conduct telehealth visits when appropriate
- Collaborate with surgeons, clinical staff, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
- Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation
Schedule & Location
- Full-time opportunity
- Primary campus: AdventHealth Celebration
- Monday – Friday schedule
- Includes call and weekend responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
The ideal APP is passionate about surgical care and building patient relationships, and brings:
- Strong clinical assessment and medical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective collaboration with physicians, APPs, clinical staff, patients, and families
- A compassionate, professional, patient-focused approach
- Previous bariatric or general surgery first-assist experience preferred
- Bilingual or Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply
Required Education & Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nursing program
- 1–3 years of surgical first-assist experience in bariatric or general surgery preferred
- APRN candidates must meet applicable RNFA/first-assist requirements
Required Licensure & Certifications
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Current applicable national certification, including NCCPA, ANCC, or equivalent
- Current DEA registration/license as applicable
- Current BLS and ACLS
- Surgical first-assist credentialing/certification as applicable to the candidate’s discipline
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Celebration is a 317 bed, state-of-the-art hospital that serves as a showcase of innovation and excellence in healthcare. Our reputation for delivering highly efficient, patient-focused and cost-effective care allows us to achieve optimum health and wellness for patients with an emphasis on healing the whole person - mind, body and spirit. AdventHealth Celebration has been serving the residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake counties, and patients from around the world.
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.