Pediatrics, Surgical Physician Assistant or APRN First Assist Full-Time Opportunity with Inpatient &

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Orlando is seeking a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric subspecialty surgical team, Facial Plastic, Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery in the greater Orlando area. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working collaboratively with a supervising physician in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Strong surgical fundamentals, first assist experience, and pediatric experience are highly preferred.

General Summary:

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• Managing pediatric surgical patients and providing first assist support in the operating room
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• Collaborating with the supervising physician, pediatric surgery team, and clinical staff to deliver consistent care across inpatient and outpatient settings
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• Obtaining and documenting patient histories and physical examinations
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• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, CT, MRI, and ultrasound
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• Monitoring patient progress and implementing care plans
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• Participating in daily inpatient rounds
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• Evaluating consultations in the emergency department and outpatient clinic
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• Performing bedside procedures with appropriate training and supervision
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Surgical Support Responsibilities:

Assistance with pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, including:

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• Cleft lip and cleft palate repair
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• Craniofacial reconstruction procedures including craniosynostosis
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• Complex facial (free flap)
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• Oral & Maxillofacial surgery includes orthognathic (jaw alignment) surgery, temporomandibular procedures.
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• Benign dental & jaw tumors
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• Minor dental procedures including extractions
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• Migraine surgery
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• Scar revision procedures
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• Local tissue rearrangement and complex closures such as
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Assistance with congenital and acquired reconstructive procedures, including:

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• Congenital hand and upper extremity anomaly repair
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• Soft tissue mass excision
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• Burn and trauma-related reconstruction
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• Skin grafting and flap reconstruction
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• Revision of wounds and deformities
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Wound care and postoperative management, including:

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• Management of surgical drains, incisions, dressings, and complex wounds
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• Suture and staple removal
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• Debridement assistance, as appropriate
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• Postoperative follow-up and wound surveillance
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In-office and bedside procedures such as:

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• Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of masses, as credentialed
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• Incision and drainage of abscesses
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• Botox and chemodenervation procedures, when indicated
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• Local anesthetic administration and minor procedure assistance
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• Scar and wound assessment
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• Dressing changes and postoperative wound checks
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• Receive and triage children’s transfer center calls and consults related to pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Schedule Details:

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• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando
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• Schedule is currently Monday-Friday, Hours per week are variable.
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Required Education and Experience:

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• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing
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• 1–2 years of surgical, first assist, and/or OR experience preferred
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Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

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• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
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• Certification through NCCPA, ANCC, or equival
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