Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

About Us

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. On our 60-acre pediatric health campus in Orlando, we provide family-centered specialty care, education, and state-of-the-art hospital services, including world-class pediatric specialties such as rheumatology, interventional radiology, and comprehensive physical and rehabilitation medicine.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, is a 130-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities. The hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health. It is an accredited Graduate Medical Education site and a partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

About the Role

In collaboration with and under the direction of an Anesthesiologist, our Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) administer anesthesia to patients as qualified members of the anesthesia care team. We work in a collegial environment with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other advanced practice providers (APPs), offering 100% pediatric care and the opportunity to participate in diverse cases.

Responsibilities

• Performs an individualized pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, including review of consultations, history and physical, and relevant diagnostic studies.
• Selects, obtains, orders, and administers pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
• Selects, applies, and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status throughout the perioperative experience.
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilation support.
• Discharges patients from the post-anesthesia care area and provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care as appropriate.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• In collaboration with anesthesiologists, monitors and evaluates quality of patient care and participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Practices within regulatory requirements as defined by The Joint Commission, American Society of Anesthesiologists Position Statements, and ACHA.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant Program accredited by the Anesthesiology Accreditation Review Council – Anesthesiology Assistant (ARC-AA).
• Current Florida Anesthesiologist Assistant license.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

New graduates and adult AAs are welcome to apply. We provide a welcoming environment and support for transitioning into pediatric care.

Benefits

• Recently increased compensation packages.
• Shared holiday coverage with all shifts in-house – no call required.
• 6 weeks of paid family leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for ongoing education.
• Federal Tuition Forgiveness Program assistance due to nonprofit status.
• Monthly department meetings, Grand Rounds, Interesting Case Conferences, and other educational opportunities.
• Opportunities to join hospital quality improvement projects, committees, and a recently formed APP Council to promote collaboration.
• Teaching opportunities through 4 physician residency programs and 2 SRNA programs.
• Equitable self-scheduling within the department, with 12-hour shifts preferred.
• Dedicated night and Saturday coverage; shared Sunday day coverage among the team.
• Competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including:
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance for associates and their dependents.
  • Wellness program.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Licensure and dues allowance.
  • Loan forgiveness program.
  • Legal plan and adoption assistance.

Location

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, is located in Lake Nona Medical City, a premier destination for healthcare innovation in Orlando. Lake Nona is one of the nation’s fastest-growing, master-planned communities, offering modern residential neighborhoods, A-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. The area enjoys year-round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport, and access to world-renowned attractions.