Advanced Practice Provider I

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks an Advanced Practice Provider I (APP I) to deliver direct patient care in Primary Outpatient Care, Community Health, Family Medicine and General Pediatrics under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include obtaining histories and exams, forming health plans, prescribing medications, referrals, EMR documentation, and patient education. Travel up to 25% may be required; FL/GA licenses and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years outpatient setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Master's Nurse Practitioner required or Master’s Physician Assistant program required.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required at time of hire.
• Physician Assistant License required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient histories, performs physical examinations and orders tests.
• Formulates comprehensive health management plans with physicians and others.
• Reviews, prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments.
• Provides timely referrals to patients in need of further medical care.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding health care.

Skills

Outpatient care

Clinical documentation

Patient assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Master's Nurse Practitioner

Master's Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner License

Physician Assistant License

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

An Advanced Practice Provider I (APP I) is a direct patient care provider licensed in the State of Florida and/or Georgia and provides medical services to patients as defined by their scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida/Georgia.

Clinical Area: Primary Outpatient Care in Community Health & Family Medicine and General Pediatrics. May perform minor Primary care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient histories, performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Formulates comprehensive health management plans for patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to include progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consults, etc. Facilitates patient participation in making health care decisions.
• Reviews, prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients
• Provides timely and appropriate referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services
• Educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance
• Enters pertinent clinical information in the patient's medical record in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established compliance billing guidelines. Documents and closes open encounters, MyChart messages, and other EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements.
• May provide education and instruction.
• Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs.
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel - Up to 25%
• Provides services to all UF Health hospitals, clinics and affiliated facilities as required.

Qualifications

2 years Outpatient setting preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Masters Nurse Practitioner required or

Masters Physician Assistant program required

BLS required at time of hire

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required at time of hire

Physician Assistant License required at time of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace