Advanced Practice Provider I | Commonwealth | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider I (APP I) to deliver direct patient care in Primary Outpatient Care. Responsibilities include performing assessments, formulating health plans in collaboration with medical professionals, prescribing treatments, and educating patients. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Nursing or a Physician Assistant program and possess relevant licensure and experience. This role involves compliance with medical guidelines and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Masters degree required for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure in Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistant required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Formulate health management plans in collaboration with other health professionals.
• Prescribe medications and provide appropriate referrals.
• Educate patients and document clinical information in EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Medication management

Patient education

Clinical documentation

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Masters in Nursing

Masters Physician Assistant program

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. The APP I 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 or 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.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: 2 years in an outpatient setting preferred.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Masters Nursing required. Masters Physician Assistant program required.

Certification/Licensure: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required at time of hire. Physician Assistant License required at time of hire.

Other Certifications Required at Time of Hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. PALS Certified preferred.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.