Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics

Nemours; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Orthopedics to join Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. The APRN will manage pediatric orthopedic care from admission through discharge, collaborate with surgeons, and coordinate with multispecialty teams on complex cases.

The role requires a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, PA licensure in Florida, and NCCPA certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Accredited PA program completed; National Physician Assistant Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire; prior healthcare/patient care experience preferred; orthopedics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric orthopedic care under physician supervision, including ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Obtain health histories and perform focused physical exams; document findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging within PA scope.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and patient education.
• Initiate referrals and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in perioperative care and post-operative management as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Orthopedics exposure

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Orthopedics at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.

Nemours providers at Lakeland Regional Health have access to more than 13 pediatric subspecialties on site as well as remote access to all the Nemours pediatric subspecialists located in Orlando. The Nemours transport team provides critical care transport services to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for children requiring higher level care.

This position provides care for pediatric patients, including interviews patients, obtains and records health histories, completes physical and developmental assessments, diagnoses health problems, manages the health care of those patients for which he/she has been educated, provides health care teaching and counseling, initiates referrals and maintains health records in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

Essential Functions

• Provides care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist and pre- and post-operative management
• Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history
• Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter
• Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the PA scope of practice
• Plans interventions including medications, treatments and procedures, and modifies plans based on evaluation of patient response.
• Initiates, monitors, alters or orders medications related to conditions or illnesses being treated within applicable divisions

Requirements

• Successful completion of Accredited PA program, National Physician Assistant Certification within 90 days of employment
• Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant (temp or permanent) required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in Orthopedics preferred

Lakeland Regional Health Overview

Lakeland Regional Health is one of the largest independent hospitals in Florida, with 910 beds, more than 200,000 annual ER visits, 54,000 pediatric visits, and 43,000 admissions each year. The 300,000-square-foot Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children features an 18-bed pediatric medical/surgical unit, a 12-bed PICU, and a 30-bed Level III NICU supporting deliveries from 22 weeks to post-term. As a Level 1 Trauma Center with more than 2,800 trauma visits annually, Lakeland Regional provides advanced, high-acuity care for both pediatric and adult patients.

About Lakeland, Florida

Located in the heart of Central Florida, Lakeland offers convenient access to both Orlando and Tampa, along with major attractions, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a growing, family-friendly community. Residents enjoy destinations like Bonnet Springs Park, a 168-acre urban park with trails, gardens, playgrounds, and family attractions. Lakeland is also home to Lakeland Linder International Airport, adding convenient regional access, and sits within Polk County—one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties—known for its strong schools, expanding economy, and welcoming communities. With no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and major employers including Publix, Lakeland is an appealing place to live and work.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’ hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Job Info

• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)