Non-Surgical Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

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.Job Description Summary:The role you’ll contribute: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.Job Description:All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrualComprehensive benefits packageCompany Discount ProgramsGrowing OrganizationOur 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 careActive team participant in mentoring and educating other team membersInpatient 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 dictationPre-operative patient evaluation and medical optimizationEvaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic, and surgical concerns which include the following:Admission/consultation of patients at the direction of the collaborating physicianConduct medical history; performance of physical examinationCollection, interpretation & recording of diagnostic clinical laboratory dataOrdering, specimen collection & interpretation of all relevant laboratory/microbiological testsOrdering & interpretation of all relevant radiologic/US/MRI/NM studiesOrdering, performance & interrelation of cardiac diagnostic testingDiagnosis of acute and chronic conditions affecting all organs systemsDevelopment of treatment plansOrdering medicationsAddress the pharmacologic needs of patients by CPOE/written/oral methodsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Dispense & Administration of medicationsPerformance medication reconciliationFormulating 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 careActivity & diet level designationOrdering/renewal of restraintsPerformance 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 managementCoordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance personnelFacilitate and direct BLS/ACLS measures as necessaryParticipation 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 rejectionCoordinating care of recipient and/or living donor as neededCommunicating frequently with referring physicians regarding the patient's statusPerform any other clinical responsibility within the PA's level of training and scope of practiceAssist 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-callEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Physician Assistant StudiesOne + 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 SupportPet BenefitsSchedule: Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Address:1219 S Pine AveCity:OcalaState:FloridaPostal Code:34471This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.