Seeking an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work in Surgical Orthopedics in the gorgeous Upper Florida Keys! Live and work in paradise.
Sign on bonus is available for this role!
Description:
The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA)/ Nurse Practitioner provides patient care in collaboration with specific surgeons face-to-face or via telehealth on communication devices such as phone or computer. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests and develops plan of care. Writes prescriptions, controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. The NP/PA has synergistic relationship with the surgeon and highly technical skills increases patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra and post operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.
Estimated salary range for this position is $124,284.36 - $161,569.66 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees: Master's
License & Certifications - APRN (ANCC) / PA (NCCPA)
Additional Qualifications: Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges. Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal.
DEA License required as per specialty.
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program completing at least one semester of surgical training.
Demonstrates proper surgical and sterile technique.
BLS/ACLS required as per specialty. National Certification.
MUST have at least 1 year of relatable surgical PA/NP experience to be considered for this position!
Join one of the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. We create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
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