AHMG Pediatric Urology / Pediatric General Surgery ...
AdventHealth - Tampa, FL
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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: * Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic urologic conditions within the hospital setting and practice * Procedures to include, catheter replacement/removal, injections, ultrasounds, circumcisions * Surgery first assist * Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc. * Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed * Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff * Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public. * Strong communication skills * 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, X-ray, 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 newborn circumcision, extra digit excision, drainage of abscess, local wound care, ostomy and gastrostomy tube care. Knowledge and Skills Required: * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills * Ability to work flexible schedule including call rotation, nights, weekends for the general surgery team * Ability to excel in clinic with highly acute patients * Confident practice independently Required Education/Experience: * Master's degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies * 2-5 years of experience as a PA-C or APRN; Urology (preferred) and Pediatric Surgery Licensure, Certification, and Registration: * Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license * Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization * BLS & ACLS * Current, valid DEA license
Created: 2026-04-15