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: 2026-02-06