Description:
Overview
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
Full Time Surgical Physician Assistant; PA-C – General Ear, Neck and Throat
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 license
• Certification by NCCPA (or equivalent)
• Current BLS and ACLS
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 Orlando is our 1,364 bed tertiary facility with close to 160 ICU beds. It is at the center of nine other 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 2023-2024 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report . The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 2 in the state. It is the 13th 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 medical specialties: cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; and obstetrics and gynecology.
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.
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