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Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, all employed PAs
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Florida PA jobs: median $130,000 (135 postings) · Cardiothoracic Surgery: median $219,000 (44 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- NCCPA certification (PA-C) Granted by NCCPA when you pass the PANCE. You keep it by logging 100 CME credits every two years and passing a recertification exam every ten. Staying certified
- BLS, ACLS certification Short emergency-care courses: BLS (basic life support); ACLS (advanced cardiac life support).
PAs in Florida are licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine. Florida is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a Florida license.
Full Job Description
AdventHealth Medical Group, part of the largest faith based not-for-profit healthcare system in the world, is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join our team during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
The Cardiovascular Surgery program is now led by Dr. Lawrence Lee, MD, MBA, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in mitral valve disease, complex multivalve and structural heart pathology. Dr. Lee trained at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, completed advanced research in ischemic cardiomyopathy, and most recently served as Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Tufts Medical Center. His vision emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and strong APP-physician collaboration.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the cardiovascular surgeons, the PA-C or APRN-RNFA will provide comprehensive perioperative care for cardiovascular surgery patients, practicing at the top of license in a high-acuity, team-based environment.
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery in Central Florida
Physician Assistant, PA-C, or Nurse Practitioner, APRN-RNFA
Serving AdventHealth Orlando or AdventHealth Celebration
General Summary
* Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures.
* Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
* Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
* Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
* First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.
* Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
* Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.
* Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
* Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures.
Schedule Details
* Monday through Friday
* Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
* Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando or AdventHealth Celebration
Required Education/Experience
* Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
* Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
* Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA
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
Licensure, Certification, And Registration
* Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
* RNFA required for APRN
* Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
* BLS and ACLS