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 Oncology - Physician Assistant
Full-Time Inpatient and Outpatient Role Serving AdventHealth Orlando
General Summary:
The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:
Performs history and physical examinations of patient’s evaluation and treatment of surgical oncology patients primarily in the inpatient setting at our Orlando campus.
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
Exhibits autonomy in the operating room and hospital when required
Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.
Writes postop orders in the recovery room, performs post op procedures and more
Return phone calls of from patients
Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff, including hospital rounds and inpatient consults
Candidate will also see patients in the outpatient setting as needed.
Assist in preparing patient for surgery
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public
Schedule Details:
Main Location: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some weekend rounding responsibilities
If required, weekend assistance
90% hospital, 10% office mixture
Call rotation including rounding
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Strong surgical skills with OR experience in complex abdominal procedures both in open laparoscopic and robotic approach.
Strong communication skills
Strong medical decision-making skills
Strong clinical background with an emphasis on oncology, mainly in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and cutaneous malignancies
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
2-4 years of experience as PA-C in Surgery practice or completion of PA-C fellowship
Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
Current, valid Florida PA license
NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
BLS, ACLS Certification
DEA Licensure
ONS Certification preferred
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
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.
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Category: Physician Services
Schedule: Full-time
Req ID: ORL-2024-A24-CAN-SurgOnc-New
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