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Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric subspecialty surgery team in the greater Orlando area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with a supervising physician in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist and pediatric experience.

General Summary:

The PA-C/APRN works as a collaborative practitioner with the pediatric surgery team, daily responsibilities may include:

  • Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients.
  • Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
  • Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc.
  • Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and implement care plans.
  • Participate in daily inpatient rounds.
  • Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office.
  • With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as:
    • Assistance with open and minimally invasive pediatric head and neck surgical procedures, including:
      • Cervical lymph node biopsy and excision
      • Thyroglossal duct cyst excision
      • Branchial cleft anomaly excision
      • Salivary gland procedures
    • Assistance with pediatric thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including:
      • Thyroid lobectomy and total thyroidectomy
      • Central and lateral neck dissection (as first assist)
    • Assistance with cleft and craniofacial procedures
    • Airway-related procedures and care, including:
      • Tracheostomy assistance, postoperative management, and decannulation care
      • Airway endoscopy assistance (bronchoscopy/laryngoscopy)
    • Tumor-related procedures and care:
      • Assistance with resection of benign and malignant pediatric head and neck tumors
      • Postoperative oncologic surveillance and wound management
    • In-office and bedside procedures such as:
      • Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of neck masses (as credentialed)
      • Incision and drainage of neck abscesses
      • Management of surgical drains, neck incisions, and complex wounds
      • Suture and staple removal
      • Botox and chemodenervation of salivary glands
      • Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy
      • Neck ultrasound
    • Receive and triage children’s transfer center calls and consults.

Schedule Details:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando
  • Schedule is currently Monday-Friday, Hours per week are variable.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing
  • 1-2 years of Surgical Experience, First Assist, and/or OR experience (preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

  • Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
  • Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or equivalent
  • Current PCLS,BLS, PALS certification required.

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.