Description

Overview

Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

Full-Time Inpatient and Outpatient Role Serving AdventHealth Celebration

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 Celebration 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 Celebration

• Schedule: Monday Friday; 7:00 AM 5 pm, dependent on surgical procedures

• If required, weekend assistance

• 80% hospital, 20% 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 (preferred)

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration :

• Current, valid Florida PA license

• NCCPA (or equivalent) certification

• BLS, ACLS Certification

• DEA Licensure

• ONS Certification preferred