Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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:
  Advent Health 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.
• Preferred experience in spine and robotics

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

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