AHMG Breast Surgery Surgical PA or APRN with First Assist Full Time at AdventHealth Kissimmee
AdventHealth
Application
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Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: Orlando, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: KIS-A028-CAN-Breast-New
General Summary:
The ideal candidate would serve as an integral role in the global management of breast surgery patients, including all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures.
The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:
Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital setting
Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required
Performs first assistant duties.
Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice
Has exacting knowledge of each surgeon's idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortality
Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA
Post-op- Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients, performs post op procedures and more
Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explain discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments and more
Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests
Return phone calls from patients
Performs patient history and physical examination in the office setting.
Performs physical examination of patient's with breast disease in the office setting to formulate a clinical plan of action.
Assists with minor office procedures such as biopsies, dressing changes as well as drains
Orders and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests for patient care
Monitors the patient's course of treatment and places orders for referral to the appropriate specialists if necessary.
Collaborates with Dr. Josephine Shinn on every patient case
Surgery assist based on all providers surgery schedule.
Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between the physician and the physician assistant.
Assists with data collection, cancer tracking and multidisciplinary tumor conference.
Assists with cancer program metrics and will attend all multidisciplinary tumor conferences except for when on vacation or while on personal leave.
Collaborates with the office staff as necessary to provide consistent continuity of patient care and support to staff.
Throughout the year multiple community outreach programs are performed in order to raise awareness of screening mammography, signs and symptoms of breast cancer and high risk breast disease as well as family history of breast cancer the physician assistant will assist with these outreach programs in any way necessary.
Schedule Details:
Main location: AdventHealth Kissimmee
Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with some flexibility depending on surgery
Potential Call rotation 1 weekend a month includes hospital rounding and overnight call
Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities as needed
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Enthusiastic team player
Passion for Breast Surgery
Willingness to learn
Flexible, adaptable to change
Self-starter
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
1-3 Years of experience as a PA-C in Breast Surgery as a surgical first assist
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