Pediatrics, AHMG Pediatric Urology / Pediatric General Surgery APRN or PA-C at Tampa Campus Covered:

Our skilled, well-known and award-winning providers at Tampa offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for urologic and general surgery conditions affecting children from birth through adolescence. Through minimally-invasive, laparoscopic procedures and surgery using the acclaimed da Vinci® Surgical System, patients suffering from all manner of urologic disorders can find healing, often with same-day service.

General Summary:

The PA or APRN under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

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• Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic urologic conditions within the hospital setting and practice
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• Procedures to include, catheter replacement/removal, injections, ultrasounds, circumcisions
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• Surgery first assist
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• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
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• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
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• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
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• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
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• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
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• Strong communication skills
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• Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients.
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• Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
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• Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.
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• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.
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• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and implement care plans.
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• Participate in daily inpatient rounds.
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• Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office.
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• With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as newborn circumcision, extra digit excision, drainage of abscess, local wound care, ostomy and gastrostomy tube care.
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Knowledge and Skills Required:

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• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills
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• Ability to work flexible schedule including call rotation, nights, weekends for the general surgery team
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• Ability to excel in clinic with highly acute patients
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• Confident practice independently
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Required Education/Experience:

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• Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
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• 2-5 years of experience as a PA-C or APRN; Urology (preferred) and Pediatric Surgery
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Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

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• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
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• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
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• BLS & ACLS
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• Current, valid DEA license
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