Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group
Opportunities in the Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit (ECMO Unit)
ACSU APP Medical Director
Nurse Practitioner, ARNP or Physician Assistant, PA-C
Full Time Position
About the Role
Adventhealth is a leading provider of high-quality, patient-centered care. We are seeking an experienced and passionate APP Medical Director to drive clinical excellence, empower our advanced practice providers, and shape the future of our clinical operations. The ACSU APP Medical Director will lead development and performance improvement for all NPs and PAs within the ACSU.
Duties and Responsibilities: The APP would be expected to complete the following under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital:
• Assess patients for changes in condition and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency care.
• Procedures performed but not limited to: Chest Tubes, arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, airway management, and defibrillation
• Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the cardiac transplant, VAD, MCS, and ECMO patients
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Schedule Details:
• The shifts will include nights and weekends, as well as holiday rotation.
• 5 PM to 5 AM (night)
• 14 (12-hour) shifts required per month
Experience and Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with Acute Care Certification (Required)
• Experience in a tertiary CVICU
• Experience with heart and lung transplant patients, LVADs, Circulatory Assist Devices (ECMO, impellas, IABP), CABG’s (highly preferred)
• Board Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or AACN
• BLS, ACLS, CALS, FCCS, certifications or eligible
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
• Strong communication skills
Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Generous sign on bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive salary with annual incentive and extra shift potential
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance
• Occurrence Based Malpractice
• First day health insurance with extremely low healthcare premiums
• Paid Leave days
Start your life-changing journey today!
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
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.