Job Description

Our skilled, well-known and award-winning providers at Tampa offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for urologic and general surgery conditions affecting children from birth through adolescence. Through minimally-invasive, laparoscopic procedures and surgery using the acclaimed da Vinci® Surgical System, patients suffering from all manner of urologic disorders can find healing, often with same-day service.


General Summary:


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

  • Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic urologic conditions within the hospital setting and practice
  • Procedures to include, catheter replacement/removal, injections, ultrasounds, circumcisions

  • Surgery first assist
  • Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, 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 at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.

  • Strong communication skills

  • Patient management and surgical first assist for pediatric general surgery patients.

  • Collaborate with supervising physician, pediatric surgery team and staff to provide consistent patient care in the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.

  • Perform and document patient histories and physical exams.

  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound etc.

  • Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and implement care plans.

  • Participate in daily inpatient rounds.

  • Evaluate consultations in the emergency department and outpatient office.

  • With appropriate training and supervision, perform bedside procedures such as newborn circumcision, extra digit excision, drainage of abscess, local wound care, ostomy and gastrostomy tube care.

    • Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public; Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work flexible schedule including call rotation, nights, weekends for the general surgery team

  • Ability to excel in clinic with highly acute patients

  • Confident practice independently

    • Required Education/Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies

  • 2-5 years of experience as a PA-C or APRN; Urology (preferred) and Pediatric Surgery

    • Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

  • Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license

  • Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization

  • BLS & ACLS

  • Current, valid DEA license

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