Overview
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 Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery at Winter Park
Full-Time Opportunity for an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- The APRN/PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for
- Performs physical examinations of surgical patients including, but not limited to: new patient visits, established/follow-up visits, pre & post-operative care.
- OR assist allowed within scope of practice.
- Hospital rounding patient education, discharge summaries.
- Responsibilities in clinic include but are not limited to: Management and closure of complex lacerations, wound care/dressing changes, debridement, suture removal, etc.
- Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, other related imaging
- 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 times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
- Evaluate cardiac, renal, vascular, dermatologic, and GI systems, particularly as they relate to body edema
- Interest in lymphatic care – training will be provided
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
- Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm out-patient
- Main location: AdventHealth Winter Park
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
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
- Surgical experience (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience practicing as an APRN or PA-C in plastic surgery
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Current, valid DEA license
- Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
- BLS & ACLS
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Winter Park, a part of AdventHealth Orlando, was chartered in 1951. The hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders to a 382-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness. Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, AdventHealth Winter Park’s Outpatient Center and Women's Services, cancer care at AdventHealth’s Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopaedic Institute.
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.