Overview

Our Pediatric Neurosurgery Program is known for:

• Being the first program in the nation to have a director of congenital neurosurgery.
• An experienced surgical team, performing hundreds of neurosurgeries and Neuromedical procedures annually.
• Being innovators and early adopters of advanced treatments, utilizing leading-edge equipment, techniques and care.
• Being the only pediatric neurosurgical practice in Central Florida to use the Leksell Gamma Knife® 4C treatment for pediatric patients with complex neurological disorders.
• Having advanced neuroscience technologies such as a frameless stereotactic surgical navigation system, 3-Tesla MRI, image-guided radiation therapy.
• Expanding indications for the surgical management of epilepsy.

General Summary:

The PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performing physical examinations of Pediatric Neurosurgery patients in the clinic and hospital setting including, but not limited to: new patient visits, pre; intra and post-operative.
• Surgical 1st assist surgeons in the Operating Room.
• A few of the procedures performed will involve but are not limited to: Brain and Spinal Tumors, Chiari Malformations, Craniofacial Disorders, Hydrocephalus Surgery, Neurofibromatosis, Epilepsy Surgery.
• Enables continuity of care by managing patient care in pre-, intra- and post-operative settings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Displays a caring and professional attitude always as well as maintaining personal and professional growth.
• Candidate must be able to pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Call rotation includes 1 weekend a month.

Community and Benefit Highlights:

• Practice and Hospital located within the “City Beautiful” aka Orlando and just minutes away from Downtown Orlando.
• Very close proximity to other gorgeous cities: Winter Park, College Park, Baldwin Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Longwood.
• Easy commute to nearby beaches and local theme parks such as Disney and Universal Studios among many more.
• Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, Extremely low-cost health care premiums for single or family plans.
• Relocation Assistance.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, parents and hospital medical staff.
• Desire to become part of a multi-disciplinary pediatric neurosurgery program.
• Some evening and weekend on-call/rounding will be required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work variable, flexible shifts as some evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Previous neurosurgery preferably in pediatrics and or OR first assist experience preferred 

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA Certification