Surgery - General Physician Assistant

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for:

• Providing first assisting during surgical procedures


• Participates in the management of the intraoperative care of surgical patients.


• Ensuring operating room is properly set up and equipped for planned procedure


• Perform all intraoperative tasks as directed by the surgeon


• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed


• Specialties covered but not limited to: Robotics, Orthopedics, Urogynecology, Plastic Surgery, Neurology, and Vascular.

Schedule Details:

• Campuses Covered: AdventHealth Central Florida Division


• 5-day operating schedule


• Call and weekend responsibility

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.


• Strong communication skills


• Strong medical decision-making skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program


• Minimum 2 years experience as a PA-C in surgical first assisting in at least one of our listed specialties.


• Preferred experience in spine and robotics

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid and unrestricted Florida PA license


• NCCPA certification


• Current BLS (ACLS optional)