Advanced Practice Provider in Surgical Service - Fellow (PA-C)

About the Program

The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate training program designed to provide extensive clinical, surgical, and didactic experience in adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Our Fellow will acquire advanced knowledge in operative techniques, perioperative management, and critical care, with emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement, and community health advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Extends the services of physicians by providing patient care before and after surgery
• May assist physicians in surgical procedures
• Perform physical exams
• Close incisions
• Interpret diagnostic tests
• Counsel patients about treatment
• Provide coordination and clinical services across the continuum of care for surgical patients
• Operates under physician directed protocols for all Advanced Practice Provider duties
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Staff privileges as required by the position

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - Physician Assistant
• PA (Physician Assistant) license - State of Florida
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Preferred: 1 year hospital/outpatient clinic experience as a surgical APP

Schedule

• Full Time, Exempt
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: Yes
• Remote Work: Never