General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Aortic & Heart Valve Center PA-C will assist the surgeon with patients of cardiovascular disease related to aortic and heart valve disease in the hospital, clinic and OR.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in complex cardiac, aortic and heart valve procedures.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in physician assistant studies
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license or ability to obtain
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Aortic & Heart Valve Center PA-C will assist the surgeon with patients of cardiovascular disease related to aortic and heart valve disease in the hospital, clinic and OR.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in complex cardiac, aortic and heart valve procedures.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in physician assistant studies
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license or ability to obtain
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Aortic & Heart Valve Center PA-C will assist the surgeon with patients of cardiovascular disease related to aortic and heart valve disease in the hospital, clinic and OR.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in complex cardiac, aortic and heart valve procedures.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in physician assistant studies
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license or ability to obtain
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Aortic & Heart Valve Center PA-C will assist the surgeon with patients of cardiovascular disease related to aortic and heart valve disease in the hospital, clinic and OR.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in complex cardiac, aortic and heart valve procedures.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in physician assistant studies
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C license or ability to obtain
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS