Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our urgent care/ED team across multiple Florida locations. The role emphasizes independent practice, complex patient assessment, and prompt treatment decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include Florida ARNP/PA licensure with NCCPA certification and a minimum of 5 years in urgent care or ED, including at least 2 years as an APP in urgent care.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or physician assistant program.
• Licensed as Florida ARNP or Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 5 years of Urgent Care/ED experience; at least 2 years as APP in urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advanced resource in clinic setting.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to develop treatment plans.
• Documents patient care in medical records and ensures continuity of care.
• Triages patients and participates in daily rounds.

Skills

Urgent care

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Independent practice

Education

Nursing or PA advanced degree

Graduate of PA program

Job description

• includes 2 weekends per month and holidays
• Will be working at both locations:
• 38021 Market Square Drive Zephyrhills, Florida 33542
  

Position Summary

• Schedule Requirements: 8am - 8pm
• 14 shifts per month
• includes 2 weekends per month and holidays
• Will be working at both locations:
• 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544
• 38021 Market Square Drive Zephyrhills, Florida 33542
  

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico.

At our convenient urgent care locations, we are also able to perform basic lab work, EKG testing and X-rays. We have full X-ray suites and basic lab capabilities, allowing us to promptly diagnose and treat almost any unexpected injury or illness

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
  

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Acts as an advanced resource for specialty area or lead worker in clinic setting.
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Operates with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and generally in a highly specialized area.
• Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures that are unique to specialized clinical setting.
• Uses advanced skills and in-depth clinical knowledge in a highly independent manner to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to clients across the continuum.
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Writes or dictates reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record,
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission, and discharge care.
• Performs detailed history and physical examinations and documents inpatient H & P, discharge summaries and clinical (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
• Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Triages patients.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Qualifications

Education/Training

MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required or Graduate of accredited physician assistant program

Licensure/Certification

Florida ARNP license or Physician Assistant licensure in the state of Florida

Licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board or nationally certified by the NCCPA for Physician Assistants.

Maintains current BLS certification.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Department (ED) setting, at least 2 years must be as an APP in an urgent care setting

Must be competent in working independently