Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
AdventHealth Medical Group formerly known as Florida Hospital 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 ten campuses in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Celebration, East Orlando, Heart of Florida, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Orlando, Winter Park and AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares.
AHMG Thoracic Surgery Oncology at Celebration
Nurse Practitioner, ARNP or Physician Assistant, PA-C
Full time opportunity at AdventHealth Celebration
General Summary:
The ARNP or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:
• Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of adult thoracic surgery patients in the clinic and hospital setting for pre and post-operative patients
• Conditions treated and post-op care include but not limited to: Robotic Surgery for the Lungs and Chest, Minimally invasive treatment for Early Stage Lung Cancer, Experienced Surgical Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer, Multimodality treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Surgical intervention and therapies for Esophageal conditions
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Assist Physician with hospital procedures as needed
• Assist patient and family with pre- and post-operative education
• Assist with the establishment of an adult congenital heart clinic/program
• 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 time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Schedule will consist of weekly rotations covering inpatient rounding, consults and follow up of thoracic surgical patients.
Schedule Details:
• Schedule is Monday – Friday; alternating weekends
• Campus: AH Celebration
• Call – Monday-Friday; alternating weekends – includes rounding
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff
• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary thoracic surgery program
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen
Required Education/Experience:
• Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner Studies or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited College or University
• Experience in Adult Thoracic Surgery
• Experience in Thoracic Surgery Assist
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida ARNP or PA license (or eligible)
• Certification through AANP, ANCC, NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification body (or eligible)
• BLS, ACLS certification preferred