Advanced Practice Provider III-Orthopaedics-Full-Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Provider III to deliver direct patient care in subspecialty outpatient and/or inpatient settings under physician supervision.

The role may involve procedures, consults, and limited OR time, including NICU activities. Candidates should have an APN or PA master’s degree, Florida/Georgia licensure, BLS, with ACLS preferred, and a willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed APP in FL or GA and able to practice under physician supervision.
• Masters level education as NP or PA; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in outpatient/inpatient subspecialty care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with advanced knowledge in subspecialty services.
• Perform or assist with high-complexity procedures in clinic or inpatient units.
• Develop comprehensive health management plans with the care team.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure compliance.
• Respond to consults, coordinate referrals, and assist with discharge planning.
• Manage call coverage as required and participate in education of residents/students.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Referral coordination

Education & instruction

Education

Master's Nurse Practitioner

Master's Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Description

An Advanced Practice Provider III (APP III) 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. Provides patient care with advanced knowledge of subspecialty service. Clinical Area: Subspecialty Outpatient and/or Inpatient Setting, may perform procedures/consults, less than 50% time spent in OR, and/or works in the NICU

Responsibilities

Job Requirement:

• Provides timely and appropriate referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services. Responds to consults, schedules procedures and handles discharge planning, as appropriate. Educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance, as applicable. May provide education and instruction to residents and students.
• Performs or assists with procedures of higher complexity in clinic or inpatient unit. Monitors and manages invasive and/or medical devices and placement of devices within scope of practice. May manage care of pre/post-operative and pre/post-procedural patients.
• Formulates comprehensive health management plans for high acuity, more complex patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to include progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consultations, etc. Facilitates patient participation in making health care decisions.
• 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.
• Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs.
• Obtains patient histories, performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests for patients with high level of complexity. Reviews, prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients.
• May provide education and instruction.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• 2 years-Outpatient/Inpatient setting

Education

• Masters Nurse Practitioner – Required
• -or-
• Masters Physician Assistant Program – Required

Travel

• Up to 25%

Certifications/ Licensure Requirements

• 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 At Time of Hire

Additional Details

• PALS Certified – Preferred At Time of Hire
• Certification in Specialty/Subspecialty as required by Specialty Department
• Provides services to all UF Health hospitals, clinics and affiliated facilities as required.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace