• Job Description

  Req#: 240921
  
  Position Summary
  
  
  ORLANDO HEALTH ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL (APH) FOR CHILDREN
  Department: APH Orthopedic Specialty Practice
  Status: Full time
  Title: ARNP, PAC, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, APP, Advanced Practice Provider
  Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has provided compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 25 years. Led by dedicated physicians, advanced practice providers, specialists and caregivers, Arnold Palmer Hospital offers a wide range of advanced pediatric services in an environment built just for kids.
  The Pediatric Orthopedics Surgery Department at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking an experienced, Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join their team as we continue our efforts to offer comprehensive orthopedic care so children have the opportunity to continue progressing, regardless of injury or surgical condition.
  “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
  Job Summary
  The advanced practice provider provides inpatient/ outpatient management, consultations, and co-management of patients in the acute care and practice setting.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Inpatient management and rounds with Surgeons.
  • Act as first or second assist in Operating room. Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement and dressing.
  • Perioperative care coordination and patient education to enhance the care of the pediatric orthopedic patient.
  • Evaluate orthopedic Consults within Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital.
  • Outpatient clinic responsibilities including specialty clinics, satellite clinic opportunities, post-operative and trauma follow-ups, and acute care visits.
  • Holidays, weekend and night coverage dependent on staffing needs and patient acuity
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Education/Training
  Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Studies.
  Licensure/Certification
  • Certified as a Pediatric Primary Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; or certified as Physician Assistant.
  • Current active certification and licensure in the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
  • Maintains current BLS and PALS certification.
  Experience
  • Two years of pediatric or general surgery experience desired.
  • Neurosurgical, Trauma or Orthopedics experience is a plus but not required.
  • Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, or ED Fellowship trained APP desired.
  • Will consider new graduates.
  Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatrics preferred, preferably a surgical specialty.
  
  
  Education/Training
  Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Studies.
  Licensure/Certification
  • Certified as a Pediatric Primary Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; or certified as Physician Assistant.
  • Current active certification and licensure in the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
  • Maintains current BLS and PALS certification.
  Experience
  • Two years of pediatric or general surgery experience desired.
  • Neurosurgical, Trauma or Orthopedics experience is a plus but not required.
  • Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, or ED Fellowship trained APP desired.
  • Will consider new graduates.
  Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatrics preferred, preferably a surgical specialty.
  
  
  • Inpatient management and rounds with Surgeons.
  • Act as first or second assist in Operating room. Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement and dressing.
  • Perioperative care coordination and patient education to enhance the care of the pediatric orthopedic patient.
  • Evaluate orthopedic Consults within Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital.
  • Outpatient clinic responsibilities including specialty clinics, satellite clinic opportunities, post-operative and trauma follow-ups, and acute care visits.
  • Holidays, weekend and night coverage dependent on staffing needs and patient acuity

• About the company

  Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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