PA - Ortho - Ortho Srvces Hand/Plastic surgery-Physicians

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift : M-F with Call Rotation
Location : 3030 Harden Blvd Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Join Lakeland Regional Health’s established and high-energy Orthopedic Team! New Grads Welcome! Lakeland Regional seeks an Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider to contribute to our tradition of providing patient-centered orthopedic care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! Our wide-ranging orthopedic services include Ortho Trauma, Hand/Plastic surgery , sports medicine, hand and total joint specialties. Functioning independently and in coordination with our ortho physicians. Collaborate with ER, other hospital physicians, and interdisciplinary team. Opportunity to first assist during surgical procedures, performing bedside orthopedic procedures.

Position Highlights include:

• Hospital/Operating room and clinic practice

• Working side by side with a Plastic/Hand Surgeon with cross coverage as needed.

• Extensive Orthopedic Services

• Level II Trauma Center, 4 Intensive Care Units, and dedicated Ortho Trauma operating rooms

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work: Physician Assistant III
  • Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Manages hospital care of orthopedic patients consistent with the standard of care set forth by the supervising orthopedic physician(s).
  • Manages clinic care of patients consistent with the standard of care set forth by the supervising orthopedic physician(s).
  • Performs history and physical exams, develops and implements a plan of care including ordering of labs and imaging studies when indicated.
  • First assists in surgical procedures.
  • Reinforces the plan of care and educates patients and family regarding the diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Maintains thorough documentation/dictation in a professional and timely manner.
  • Teaches and mentors others (nurses/staff) to continuously increase competence of team.
  • Adheres to HIPPA standards; maintains patient confidentiality. Participates in fracture care clinic.
    

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Excellent clinical and evaluation skills, ability to concentrate and be attentive to details.
• Excellent skills in communication and resolution of conflict. Demonstrates tact, timeliness, accountability, commitment, leadership to achieve goals, ability to influence others and resource management.
  

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Master Degree

Essential:

• Must be a board licensed Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with RNFA certification.
  

Other information:
Experience Essential:
Three to five years of experience in professional/technical role or other work appropriate to the team.

Experience Preferred:
Specialty experience relevant to department.

Certifications Essential:
Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.

Licenses Essential:
Florida State Physician Assistant License and NCCPA certification

Certifications Preferred:
NCCPA Certification