Advanced Practice Provider I | Family San Jose | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jacksonville is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider I to deliver direct patient care under physician supervision. The role involves obtaining patient histories, conducting physical exams, formulating health plans, and coordinating with other medical professionals. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant program, along with relevant licenses. Two years of outpatient experience is preferred. The position contributes to healthcare decisions and patient education in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required at time of hire.
• Physician Assistant License required at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient histories and physical examinations.
• Formulates health management plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Educates patients and documents clinical information.
• Provides timely referrals to further medical care.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with medical professionals

Patient education

Diagnostic procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Master's in Nursing

Master's Physician Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

2 years 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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

PALS Certified preferred.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.