Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery at Celebration
Nurse Practitioner, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C
Full-Time Position
Join AdventHealth Medical Group’s Cardiothoracic Surgery team and become part of a collaborative practice providing comprehensive care across AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Orlando. Working alongside Dr. Linda Bogar, an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon who has supervised advanced practice providers for more than 20 years, you’ll support patients across both the outpatient and inpatient settings. This role is ideal for an experienced APP who values continuity of care, close physician collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughout the patient’s care journey.
General Summary:
The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the physician who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:
• Provide comprehensive care for patients throughout the heart and lung transplant journey, including pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant follow-up
• Care for patients with advanced and end-stage heart and lung disease • Support the ongoing management and surveillance of patients following heart or lung transplantation
• Collaborate closely with the transplant team to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary patient care
• Manage patients across both the outpatient and inpatient settings, supporting continuity of care throughout their transplant journey
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and long-term care
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Previous cardiothoracic or CT Surgery experience
• Ability to provide care in both outpatient and inpatient environments
• Strong clinical judgment and confidence managing cardiothoracic surgery patients
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team-based care
• Strong communication and care-coordination skills
• Dedication to compassionate, whole-person care
• This opportunity is intended for an experienced APP and is not currently open to new graduates
Schedule Details:
• Day-shift schedule
• Approximately 60% outpatient and 40% inpatient
• Outpatient locations: AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Orlando
• Inpatient location: AdventHealth Celebration
• Daytime call responsibilities
• No overnight call coverage or call-related hospital rounding
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license or ability to obtain
• Appropriate national certification for the applicable APRN or PA discipline
• DEA registration is not required for this position
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.