Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery APP - St Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa Florida

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Evaluate patients in preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery clinics.
• Monitor patient progress and identify complications requiring intervention or escalation of care.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with pediatric cardiac surgeons.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and institutional policies.
• Manage wound assessments and postoperative recovery concerns in the ambulatory setting.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate preoperative evaluations, testing, and surgical readiness.
• Facilitate postoperative follow-up appointments and longitudinal patient management.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiology, nursing, case management, social work, and ancillary services to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource for patients and families regarding surgical care plans and recovery expectations.
• Address patient inquiries, telephone triage, and electronic patient portal communications.

Patient and Family Education

• Provide education regarding congenital heart disease, surgical procedures, postoperative care, medications, activity restrictions, and recovery expectations.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment options and preventive health measures.
• Promote family-centered care and support informed decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiac surgical procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex medical information to patients and families.
• Excellent organizational and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and outpatient clinical documentation.