Overview
General Summary:
The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:
- Performing physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of injuries or illness of patients with GI related conditions in the hospital and out-patient setting.
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
- Treating patients with various conditions related to the full scope of the digestive system, liver functions and esophagus such as GI bleeds, atypical chest pain/GERD, dysphagia, acute hepatitis, gallstone disease, gastroparesis flares, Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis flares
- Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
- Collaborating with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
- Displaying a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
- Flexibility to cover Apopka and Winter Garden area.
Schedule Details:
- Monday-Friday in-pt. only
- Main location: AdventHealth Winter Garden & Apopka
- Call Required - rotation
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Enthusiastic team player
- GI Medical Management
- Passion for GI
- Flexible, adaptable to change
- Willingness to learn
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- 2-4 Years of experience as an APRN or PA-C in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
- Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
- ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
- Current BLS
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Apopka is an acute-care 120 bed community hospital located in Orange County, just a short drive from Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1975, we provide a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, ranging from critical care to specialized emergency medicine. We believe in a whole person philosophy of care that seeks to create a true partnership with the residents of Apopka designed to help them live a healthier, fuller life – in mind, body and spirit.
Community Description
Apopka is also known as the “indoor foliage capital of the world” because of its multi-million dollar foliage industry. In the city's 24.9 square miles much of the land outside of the commercial and residential area is still used for agriculture. Located in both Orange and Seminole counties (but predominately in Orange County), Apopka borders Altamonte Springs and is also located 12 miles northwest of the popular tourist destination, Orlando. The estimated population is 37,000, and Apopka is noted for being home to the 2001 baseball U.S. Little League champions. Apopka is currently one of the fastest growing areas in central Florida due to new construction on Florida State Road 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway), a major highway in the area.