Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures.

Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.

Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.

Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.

First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.

Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.

Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.

Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered:
  Advent Health Orlando & Advent Health Celebration

Required Education/

Experience:

• Master's degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA

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

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
• RNFA required for APRN
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

Client Details City Orlando State FL