Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgical-Advanced Practice Provider
Health First Careers·Brevard County, Florida
Health First Careers·Brevard County, Florida
Provide acute outpatient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for foot and ankle patients while assisting in surgical procedures. Act as a consistent surgical partner and clinical resource, managing patient care from pre-op through post-op.
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Health First seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for orthopedic foot & ankle surgery to join a growing, high-performing team. This is a dynamic opportunity to work side-by-side with an elite orthopedic surgeon, supporting cases across all ages and playing an integral role both in the OR and in patient care continuity.
If you're ready to elevate your surgical career and be part of something growing and exciting, this is your opportunity.
Apply today and take the next step in orthopedic excellence.
Provides care to patients in a safe environment. Manages acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include: Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations. Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing. Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis. Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols. Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary. Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management. Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care. Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
Customer
Experience: Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community. Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options. Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care.
Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues. Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.
Benefits: About health first
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule: Full-Time
Paygrade: PG-APP
Market context
In Florida, advanced-practice roles typically see steady demand in settings that need licensed Nurse Practitioners with broad patient-care skills. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board certification, current BLS, and experience with both adult and pediatric IV therapy, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, certification, and pediatric/adult care experience match the posting before applying.
