AHMG Breast Surgery Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) or APRN with First Assist Full-time at AdventHealth Kissimmee

General Summary:

The ideal candidate would serve as an integral role in the global management of breast surgery patients, including all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures.

The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:

• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting
• Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required
• Performs first assistant duties.
• Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice
• Has exacting knowledge of each surgeon's idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortality
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA
• Post-op- Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients, performs post op procedures and more
• Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explain discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more
• Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests
• Return phone calls from patients
• Performs patient history and physical examination in the office setting.
• Performs physical examination of patients with breast disease in the office setting to formulate a clinical plan of action.
• Assists with minor office procedures such as biopsies, dressing changes as well as drains
• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and places orders for referral to the appropriate specialists if necessary.
• Collaborates Dr. Denis on every patient case
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between the physician and the physician assistant.
• Assists with data collection, cancer tracking and multidisciplinary tumor conference.
• Collaborates with the office staff as necessary to provide consistent continuity of patient care and support to staff.

Schedule Details:

• Main location: AdventHealth Kissimmee also serving Celebration, Altamonte & Orlando
• Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility depending on surgery
• Potential Call rotation 1 weekend a month
  • includes hospital rounding and overnight call
• Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Passion for Breast Surgery
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Self-starter

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• 1-3 Years of experience as a PA-C in Breast Surgery as a surgical first assist

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license or APRN
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current BLS and ACL