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AdventHealth-Central Florida Division

Surgery - General Physician Assistant

AdventHealth-Central Florida Division, Orlando

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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.
  • Preferred experience in spine and robotics

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

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