AHMG Bariatric Surgery at Celebration- APRN or PA-C

Advent Health Medical Group Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Celebration Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Full Time Inpatient Role Serving Advent Health Celebration General Summary

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

• APP would see patients in the clinic, including new patients, post-op, routine follow-up.
• Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting.
• Telehealth visits
• Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as labs and imaging.
• Monitoring the patient’s course of treatment and making appropriate referrals to other specialists, as needed.
• First assist with surgeries such as Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and bariatric surgery revisions.
• Collaborating with physician supervisor to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Always displaying a caring and professional attitude.
• Post-op
  - Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients perform post op procedures and more.
• Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explains discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more.
• Documenting in a timely and thorough manner.

• Main location:
  Advent Health Celebration
• Schedule is Monday – Friday
• Call and weekend responsibility

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision‑making skills
• Bilingual or fluent in Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with RNFA Certification
• 1-3 Years of experience as a first assist in bariatric surgery, or general surgery (preferred)

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license
• ANCC, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current, valid DEA License
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Surgical First Assist RNFA