Physician Assistant Job In Tallahassee, Florida
Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Description
Specialization:
Cardiovascular Surgery
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their team at HCA Florida Capital Heart & Lung AssociatesQualified Candidates:
- Join an established practice with two cardiothoracic surgeons
- Possess prior experience with vein harvesting techniques
- Accept shared, paid first call with another APP
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant program with appropriate certification exams
- Clinic and hospital-based responsibilities
- Clinic-based responsibilities include seeing new and follow-up patients
- Hospital-based responsibilities include rounding on patients, preparing patients for procedures, assisting in procedures, helping to manage consults
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation
- Employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group
- Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program
- PTO and CME time / allowance
- Occurrence-based malpractice
- Strong support system
About HCA Florida Capital Hospital:
- 288-bed, acute-care hospital providing 24/7 Emergency Services as well as additional services like their Bariatric Center, Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/ PCI, Orthopedic / Spine Center and Heart and Vascular Center
- Three freestanding ERs servicing the Tallahassee area and surrounding communities. Seeing over 120,000 patients per year
- Named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopaedic Surgery
- 23M Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
- 10-bed, Level II NICU
- More than 1400 employees and 500 providers
As the state capital, Tallahassee is rich in cultural diversity, local attractions and festivals, an array of cuisine and endless opportunities. In 2009, Tallahassee was ranked one of the top ten cities in America to find employment by US News and World reports.
The city boasts two major universities deep-seeded in tradition, 31 community established performing arts groups, numerous seasonal events, such as the Jingle Bell Run and Spring Time Tallahassee. During session the streets are a buzz with legislators. It is known for its rolling hills, plantations, and roads that are canopied with live oaks. Tallahassee situated less than an hour from the sandy-white beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and thirty miles from South Georgia.
The rhythms of the Florida State Marching Chiefs and the spirit of the Seminoles add excitement to this area. You will surely find a niche in this eclectic community.
In 2000, HCA Florida Capital Hospital announced a new $100 million dollar replacement hospital designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves, known for his design of the NCAA Hall of Champions and his designs for domestic products sold at Target stores. In 2003, the brand new 198-bed acute care hospital opened its doors with the areas only all-private bed facility. Today, an additional 44 beds are currently being built and will be ready for patients in early 2013. HCA Florida Capital Hospital offers a Comprehensive Breast Center, Cancer Center, Family Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, 24/7 Emergency Services, Heart & Vascular Services, Surgical Services and more.
Remaining on the cutting edge of technology and sophistication, HCA Florida Capital Hospital became the first hospital in our area to post ER wait times online and via text, providing patients with the most updated information for an informed decision when minutes matter. HCA Florida Capital Hospital allows patients to notify the emergency room before they arrive. iNotify, a part of the iTriage Smartphone application, allows you to text your symptoms to staff at HCA Florida Capital Hospital and let us know you are on the way.