The Physician Assistant provides advanced clinical support to surgeons and patients across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including performing assessments, assisting in surgery, and ordering diagnostic tests. This role also involves educating patients and families, coordinating follow-up care, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) and be a graduate of an AMA recognized PA training program, along with holding Board certification and a current Florida state Physician's Assistant license. A minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care facility, current ACLS, and BLS certifications are also required.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Job Title
Physician Assistant (Nurse
Practitioner)
Surgical
Services (surgical experience required)
Status:
Full
Time
Schedule: Days *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.
About
Lakewood
Ranch
Medical
Center (LWRMC): Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
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Overview: Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Physician Assistant (PA) in the Surgery Department provides advanced clinical support to surgeons and patients across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. The PA performs patient assessments, assists in surgical procedures, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team. This role also includes educating patients and families, coordinating follow-up care, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and quality standards. The PA serves as a vital link between surgeons, nursing staff, and patients to promote efficient, safe, and compassionate surgical care. Always demonstrates Service Excellence standards. Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
General
Responsibilities:
Practices in accordance with acceptable medical standards.
Informs each patient that he or she is not a physician, works under the direction of a fully licensed physician experienced in the specialty in which the PA will practice.
Reviews all historical and physical data according to medical staff by-laws and regulations.
In an emergency situation, may render emergency medical services necessary to avoid disability or death of an injured person until a doctor arrives.
Prepares admission orders and performs detailed histories and physicals on assigned surgery patients.
Assists in the overall preparation of the patient for surgery.
Performs daily rounds and follow-ups on all patients and consults, including physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention, routine lab orders and diagnostic tests after conferring with the MD.
Participates as assigned in surgical operating procedures for inclusion in patient medical records, write pre-and post op orders, brief op notes, procedure notes, transfer and discharge orders, medication reconciliations and prescriptions.
Dictates discharge summaries.
Provides patient education and participates in the education of medical residents, nurses and students.
Completes medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by-laws and rules and regulations.
Ensures all entries of orders/progress notes are co-signed by his/her attending physician. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required
Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Customer service skills required. Understanding of credentialing and re-credentialing functions. The Joint Commission, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements, and overall knowledge of an organized Medical Staff required.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
Graduate of accredited AMA recognized PA training program required.
Surgery experience required Board certification and Florida state licensure required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care facility.
Current physician’s assistant license in the state of Florida required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS at start date.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date.
Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application.
Thank you for your interest!
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