Thoracic Surgeon Job at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL

Job ID: 1390563

Employer Job ID: https://tgh.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240005B8&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Physician Assistant / Associate | Thoracic Surgery Job | Tampa, FL 33606

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA)- Thoracic Surgery- TGH North

Tampa General Hospital

part of Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, FL 33606

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY—Thoracic Surgery

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides general and specialty medical and/or surgical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The APP will have an opportunity to practice autonomously and collaboratively within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES—Thoracic Surgery

· Daily inpatient rounding & associated documentation
· Consultations & evaluation of patients with thoracic surgery diagnoses
· First assists in surgical suite
· Initial evaluation and follow-up of pre & post-surgical patients, in the outpatient setting
· Pre & post operative evaluation of thoracic surgery patients
· Communicate with primary & multidisciplinary team to collaborate on the management of complex patients
· Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes.
· Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic
· Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
· Strong written and oral communication skills.
· Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities.

Qualifications - External

· Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
· Physician Assistant Board Certification or Acute Care/ Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification AND Registered nurse first assist (RNFA) certification required for APRNs
· National certification is required for Pas.
· Experience in thoracic and general surgery strongly preferred.