Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Physician Assistant
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
AHMG ENT Hospitalist - PA-C or APRN with RNFA certification
Full Time Opportunity Serving Advent Health Orlando
General Summary:
The PA, under the supervision of the Physician who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:
• Performs physical examinations of patients, evaluation and treatment of injuries or illnesses related to Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology in the clinic and hospital setting
• Surgical first assist in OR, Rounding in the hospital, medical management in the clinic
• Performing scope related procedures, incision and drainage, suturing
• Conditions managed and surgically treated include but are not limited to: Thyroid / parathyroid / parotid conditions requiring surgery, head and neck cancer, swallowing and vocal cord disorders, and general ENT hospital consultations excluding facial trauma.
• Procedures expected in hospital setting: Anterior and posterior nasal packing and cautery of anterior nasal septum, Laryngeal and nasal endoscopy, Removal of foreign objects from the ear and nose, Incision and drainage of peritonsillar abscess, Obtaining and preparation of skin grafts or local flaps, Strap, cast, splint sprains and bones of the upper and lower extremities in conjunction with flap harvest, change tracheostomy tubes, closed reduction of nasal fracture.
• Advanced procedures with numeric requirement: Endotracheal intubation and myringotomy with/without tube insertion under local anesthesia.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician, supervisor and staff as necessary to provide quality care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Surgical first assist experience preferred
• Experience in a surgical practice or ENT preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
Schedule Details:
• Campus Covered: AdventHealth Orlando
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Call required, includes rounding and overnight coverage
• Rotating holiday call
Required Education/Experience:
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies
• 1-2 years ENT experience preferred
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
• Certification by NCCPA (or equivalent)
• Current BLS and ACLS
• RNFA Certification (APRN)