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.Job Description Summary:Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of medical conditions. Prescribes medications, develops patient treatment options, interprets and verifies test results, and collaborates with other healthcare providers for continued education to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Provides medical care to patients under the supervision of a physician. Conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Works closely with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans for patients. Educate patients and their families about healthcare issues, disease management, and preventive care.Knowledge and Skills Required: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 carePerformance 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 dictationPre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimizationPost-operative patient ICU and floor managementParticipation in Clinical & multidisciplinary rounds by contributing specific surgical perspective & promoting integrated comprehensive patient care, & assisting with discharge planningProvide relevant patient education and counseling regarding heath status/test results/disease process & discharge planningAddress patient psychosocial needs by assessing patient's functional status & evaluating patient's mental status by Consultation/Referral to other health professionals & community agenciesAssessing clinical factors including, but not limited to, immunosuppression complications, drug toxicity, infections complications and risk rejectionAssist the collaborating physician in any intervention in the interest of patient care/safetyFunctions fully within the Outpatient and Inpatient settingProviding on-call coverage for medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-callSchedule: Full timeShift: DayEducation and Experience Required:Physician Assistant Studies1+ years experienceLicensure, Certification or Registration Required:Valid American Heart Association BLS & ACLS certificationsLicensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.NCCPA CertificationAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability InsurancePaid Time Off from Day One403-B Retirement Plan4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental LeaveCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Well-being ResourcesMental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits
Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
ADVENTHEALTH WEST FL DIVISION
Florida, Ocala