Nurse Practitioner

Legacy Rheumatology Medical Clinic; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Rheumatology Medical Clinic in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive rheumatology care. You will conduct assessments, obtain histories, perform exams, and order tests while developing treatment plans and coordinating with infusion staff and pharmacy services.

Strong clinical expertise in rheumatology, Florida NP licensure, and board certification are required, along with excellent communication and patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Florida, national board certification (FNP, AGNP), and graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology or related specialties with assessment, diagnosis, and management of rheumatic conditions.
• Proficiency in developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and monitoring safety.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills, with clear explanation of medical information.
• Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining compliant documentation in outpatient settings.
• Collaborative approach with physicians, infusion staff, pharmacists, and administrative staff to coordinate care and prior authorizations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills; compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
• Preferred: prior rheumatology, infusion center care, and specialty pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including comprehensive assessments and histories.
• Perform physical exams and order/interpret diagnostic tests related to rheumatic conditions.
• Develop and adjust evidence-based treatment plans; prescribe medications within scope.
• Monitor treatment response and provide education on disease management and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate with infusion, pharmacy, and physicians to ensure integrated care and prior authorizations.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaborative care

Education

Florida NP license

National board certification (FNP/AGNP)

Graduation from accredited NP program

Job description

Company Description

Legacy Rheumatology Medical Clinic provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. The clinic offers expert diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term disease management with follow-up care. Patients benefit from an on-site infusion center, in-office dispensing pharmacy services, and medication education and monitoring, allowing coordinated access to therapies in one convenient location. The team also manages prior authorizations and connects patients to support resources, helping to streamline care and improve treatment continuity.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner role is based at Legacy Rheumatology Medical Clinic in West Palm Beach, FL. The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care, including conducting comprehensive assessments, taking medical histories, performing physical exams, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests related to rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. Daily responsibilities include developing and adjusting evidence-based treatment plans, prescribing medications within scope, monitoring treatment response, and providing education on disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications. The role also involves coordinating with physicians, infusion staff, pharmacy services, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care, assisting with prior authorizations, and documenting all encounters accurately in the electronic medical record. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality improvement efforts, support clinical protocols, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused care environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Florida, national board certification (e.g., FNP, AGNP), and graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology or related specialties (e.g., internal medicine, immunology) with skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions.
• Proficiency in developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and monitoring medication safety, including infusion therapies and specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information clearly and support long-term disease management.
• Experience using electronic medical records, maintaining accurate documentation, and following regulatory and compliance standards in outpatient settings.
• Collaborative approach to working with physicians, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff to coordinate care and prior authorizations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills, with a commitment to compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory care.
• Preferred: Prior experience in rheumatology, infusion center care, and specialty pharmacy environments; familiar