AdventHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Waterman, PA-C or APRN - AdventHealth Central Florida : Job Details

Physician Assistant, PA-C or APRN - Full-Time Career Opportunity

AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at WatermanAdventHealth Waterman, Tavares, FL

We are seeking an APP, PA-C or APRN to join a growing Orthopedic program at AdventHealth Waterman. The role involves orthopedic management of patients in General Orthopedics and Spine subspecialty focus. This position will be to round at the hospital and see patients in clinic - ortho back and general ortho.

General Summary:The PA-C or APRN, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for: Handling daily patient rounds, patient education and discharge summaries Ramp up independent patient management and fracture care with follow up visits Practice and occasional ED call coverage Other procedures which include but are not limited to: PRP and Gel applications, joint injections, aspirations, cast application, dressing changes, and fracture reduction Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory, X-ray, MRI, etc. Assisting patient and family with pre- and post-procedural education Monitoring the patients course of treatment and places orders for referral to the appropriate specialist Collaborating with physician and staff to provide consistent care to the patients Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth Research and database maintenance

Schedule Details: Hospital coverage at only one location Schedule is Monday - Friday and some weekends Office call 1 in 4, ER call 1 in 4 (weekend rotation) with flex clinic schedule after ER call.

Knowledge and Skills Required: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills Ability to excel in a fast-paced clinic with highly acute patients

Required Education/Experience: Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Experience as an APP in Orthopedics/ Open to mentoring a new graduate

The practice is a part of AdventHealth Medical Group. This is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance, and incentive allowance. AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs 350+ physicians in 27 individual service lines. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the providers to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

AdventHealth Waterman (formerly Florida Hospital Waterman) is a 300-bed, full-service community hospital located in the heart of Lake County. Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, president of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital has grown from an 18-bed facility to a leading provider of acute and home health services in Central Florida. The hospital joined the Adventist Health System in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2003. With more than 1,900 employees and over 300 physicians and advanced practice providers on its medical staff, the hospital treats more than 14,000 inpatients a year and treats over 65,000 patients in its Emergency Department annually.

Beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the quiet pleasures of rural living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 90 minutes of the Orlando International Airport, East Coast beaches, Gulf Coast beaches, and the Orlando area attractions. The average temperature is 70 degrees, with summer highs in the 90's and winter lows in the 50's and 60's.

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