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Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$120,262 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%
Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
1219
S Pine Ave City:
Ocala State:
Florida Postal Code:
34471 All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual Comprehensive benefits package Company Discount Programs Growing Organization Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The value you'll bring to the team:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
: Participation in daily inpatient rounding by taking patient history, conducting physical exam, reviewing laboratory and diagnostic data, performing medication reconciliation, procedures, and computer order entry as appropriate. Participation in daily multidisciplinary round by contributing specific surgical perspective and promoting integrated comprehensive patient care Active team participant in mentoring and educating other team members Inpatient consultation and admission at the direction of the collaborating physician. Documentation of all patient encounters by computerized progress notes, brief operative note, procedural notes or admission/consultation/discharge summary dictation Pre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimization Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic, and surgical concerns which include the following: Admission/consultation of patients at the direction of the collaborating physician Conduct medical history; performance of physical examination Collection, interpretation & recording of diagnostic clinical laboratory data Ordering, specimen collection & interpretation of all relevant laboratory/microbiological tests Ordering & interpretation of all relevant radiologic/US/MRI/NM studies Ordering, performance & interrelation of cardiac diagnostic testing Diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions affecting all organs systems Development of treatment plans Ordering medications Address the pharmacologic needs of patients by CPOE/written/oral methods
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
: Dispense & Administration of medications Performance medication reconciliation Formulating interventions and performing therapeutic measures to ensure the appropriate individualized plan of care is implemented. Applying knowledge of age specific needs, (pediatric, adolescents, adult and geriatric) to plan of care interventions and patients' responses to care Activity & diet level designation Ordering/renewal of restraints Performance of rounds & recording of computerized written and/or dictated documentation of all patient encounters by computerized progress notes, brief operative note, procedural notes or admission/consultation/discharge summary dictation Pre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimization Post-operative patient ICU and floor management Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance personnel Facilitate and direct
BLS/ACLS
measures as necessary Participation in Clinical & multidisciplinary rounds by contributing specific surgical perspective & promoting integrated comprehensive patient care, & assisting with discharge planning Provide relevant patient education and counseling regarding heath status/test results/disease process & discharge planning Address patient psychosocial needs by assessing patient's functional status & evaluating patient's mental status by Consultation/Referral to other health professionals & community agencies Assessing clinical factors including, but not limited to, immunosuppression complications, drug toxicity, infections complications and risk rejection Coordinating care of recipient and/or living donor as needed Communicating frequently with referring physicians regarding the patient's status Perform any other clinical responsibility within the PA's level of training and scope of practice Assist the collaborating physician in any intervention in the interest of patient care/safety Functions fully within the Outpatient and Inpatient setting Providing on-call coverage for medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-call The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Physician Assistant Studies One + years' experience
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Valid American Heart Association
BLS & ACLS
certifications Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
NCCPA Certification Pay Range:
$92,227.20 - $171,537.60 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mental Health
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance