AdventHealth Central Florida

AHMG Surgical Assistants of Florida - PA-C

AdventHealth Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States

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

AdventHealth Medical Group - Surgical Assistants of Florida

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

AdventHealth Central Florida Division

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for:

Providing first assisting during surgical procedures
Participates in the management of the intraoperative care of surgical patients.
Ensuring operating room is properly set up and equipped for planned procedure
Perform all intraoperative tasks as directed by the surgeon
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
Specialties covered but not limited to: Robotics, Orthopedics, Urogynecology, Plastic Surgery, Neurology, and Vascular.

Schedule Details:

Campuses Covered: AdventHealth Central Florida Division
5-day operating schedule
Call and weekend responsibility

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
Strong communication skills
Strong medical decision-making skills

Required Education and Experience:

Graduation from an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a PA-C in surgical first assisting in at least one of our listed specialties.

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

Current, valid and unrestricted Florida PA license
NCCPA certification
Current BLS (ACLS optional)

Hospital Description

The Central Florida Division of AdventHealth includes the ten campuses in the Central Florida area including the following counties: Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties. These facilities include:

AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
AdventHealth Apopka
AdventHealth Celebration
AdventHealth East Orlando
AdventHealth for Children
AdventHealth Heart of Florida
AdventHealth Kissimmee
AdventHealth Lake Wales
AdventHealth Orlando
AdventHealth Winter Park

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.