AHMG Colorectal Surgery at Orlando APRN or PA-C

About the role

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performing health assessments including patient history and physical examination
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log.
• Conditions treated include but are not limited to: Anal Abscess/Fistula, Anal Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Lower GI bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Ostomy, and Intestinal fistula care.
• Orders, interprets, and incorporates diagnostic tests, studies, and lab values into the plan of care; evaluates effectiveness.
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges.
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges.
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education.
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team including family.
• Documents in a timely and thorough manner.
• Communicates report in an efficient and complete manner.

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualification

• Surgical training (robotics)
• Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
• Wound Ostomy certification

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Studies
• Experience with inflammatory bowel disease and surgical care, wound, ostomy and EC fistula care (preferred)

License, Certification And Registration

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license
• Current, valid DEA license
• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
• BLS

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm. Inpatient & outpatient

Hospitals Covered

• AH Orlando

Call Required

1 weekend monthly

Hospitals

• AH Orlando

Hospitals Covered

• AH Orlando

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. Orange County Parks and RecreationSeminole County Parks and RecreationOrange County FloridaOsceola County Florida

Hospital Website

AdventHealth Graduate Medical Education