Advanced Practice Provider
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program or advanced practice registered nurse program.
- Current Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida, renewed every two years.
- Maintain Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification.
- Maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications as required by the patient population.
- Have three years of experience in a surgical setting as an advanced practice provider for a cardiothoracic surgeon.
Responsibilities
- Be present in the operating room for all cardiovascular surgical cases before the case begins, unless otherwise instructed by the attending surgeon.
- Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose medical and surgical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
- Assist the cardiovascular operating room staff and anesthesiologists in preparing the patient.
- Act as an advanced resource or lead worker in a surgical setting.
- Assist on cardiac surgical cases as designated by the surgeons.
- Remain with the patient at the completion of the operation to transfer and transport the patient to the cardiovascular intensive care unit.
- Remain with the patient in the cardiovascular intensive care unit until cleared by the surgeons and/or intensivists.
- Maintain call responsibility and be able to respond on site within 30 minutes.
- Enter all surgical cases into the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database (Cardio Access) on the day of surgery.
- Participate in surgical procedures in the surgical research laboratory.
- Participate in clinical research as designated by the surgeons.
- Write a brief operative note in compliance with Orlando Health standards immediately following each operation or procedure.
- Maintain the registry of all intraoperative photos and videos.
- Maintain the registry of all surgical cases performed and send the updated spreadsheet to the surgeons at the end of each week.
- Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Assist in providing care for patients receiving surgery; write appropriate orders, including perioperative orders and orders for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
- Write and/or dictate progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
- Perform emergency life-saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar catastrophes.
- Perform daily rounds independently or with attending physicians and/or students.
- Provide patient care services with a high degree of independence and minimal physician supervision, generally in a highly specialized area.
- Perform duties under the supervision of a medical staff member as a physician extender.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
About the company
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system that runs hospitals, clinics, and other health services in the southeastern United States. It coordinates care through its network of facilities and clinicians, combining inpatient and outpatient services to provide medical treatment and preventive care. It stands out from competitors by being not-for-profit, with a long history and a regional focus that allows reinvesting earnings into local health initiatives rather than distributing profits to shareholders. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible care and using surplus funds to expand services and support community benefits.
Company Size
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
$250.5M
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Founded
1918
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RMC Health System acquisition adds 375 beds and 2,000 employees in Alabama.
- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opens in June 2026.
- Institute Square opened in St. Petersburg with Florida Cancer Specialists and on-site PET/CT.
What critics are saying
- Fiscal 2025 operating margin fell to 3.5% after acquisition-driven expense growth.
- The Rockledge closure triggered 900 layoffs and demolition plans across Brevard County.
- Website-tracking litigation signaled class-action exposure across Orlando Health's digital front door.
What makes Orlando Health unique
- Orlando Health built a $10 billion multi-state system through aggressive hospital acquisitions.
- Its Institute Square combines cancer, orthopedics, and women’s care under one campus.
- Watson Clinic and FCS partnerships deepen physician alignment without full mergers.
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Benefits
- Student Loan Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Family Planning Benefits