AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Head & Neck ...

AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery at Orlando is looking for a surgical physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our growing pediatric subspecialty surgery team in the greater Orlando area. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working with a supervising physician in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a good surgical foundation as well as first assist and pediatric experience. General Summary: The PA-C/APRN works as a collaborative practitioner with the pediatric surgery team, daily responsibilities may include: * Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients. * Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings. * Perform and document patient histories and physical exams. * Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc. * Monitors the patient's course of treatment and implement care plans. * Participate in daily inpatient rounds. * Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office. * With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as: * Assistance with open and minimally invasive pediatric head and neck surgical procedures, including: * Cervical lymph node biopsy and excision * Thyroglossal duct cyst excision * Branchial cleft anomaly excision * Salivary gland procedures * Assistance with pediatric thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including: * Thyroid lobectomy and total thyroidectomy * Central and lateral neck dissection (as first assist) * Assistance with cleft and craniofacial procedures * Airway-related procedures and care, including: * Tracheostomy assistance, postoperative management, and decannulation care * Airway endoscopy assistance (bronchoscopy/laryngoscopy) * Tumor-related procedures and care: * Assistance with resection of benign and malignant pediatric head and neck tumors * Postoperative oncologic surveillance and wound management * In-office and bedside procedures such as: * Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of neck masses (as credentialed) * Incision and drainage of neck abscesses * Management of surgical drains, neck incisions, and complex wounds * Suture and staple removal * Botox and chemodenervation of salivary glands * Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy * Neck ultrasound * Receive and triage children's transfer center calls and consults. Schedule Details: * Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide services at AdventHealth Orlando * Schedule is currently Monday-Friday, Hours per week are variable. Required Education and Experience: * Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing * 1-2 years of Surgical Experience, First Assist, and/or OR experience (preferred) Licensure, Certification, and Registration: * Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license * Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or equivalent * Current PCLS,BLS, PALS certification required.

Created: 2026-04-15