Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Sarasota Arthritis Center; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Sarasota Arthritis Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join our Venice, Florida team. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage rheumatology patients, collaborating with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans and to oversee infusion therapies as permitted by Florida law.

Prior rheumatology experience and active Florida licensure are required. The role emphasizes patient access, care continuity, and teamwork in a fast-paced specialty practice; on-site

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain active Florida APRN or PA licensure.
• Prior rheumatology clinical experience required.
• Active DEA registration as applicable to prescribing.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage rheumatology patients per protocols.
• Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with physicians.
• Prescribe medications, biologics, and infusion therapies as allowed by law.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; coordinate with infusion/Prior Authorization teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR (NextGen).

Skills

FL APRN/PA licensure

Rheumatology experience

DEA registration

Clinical decision-making

EMR: NextGen

Education

Florida APRN license

PA license (if applicable)

Board certification ANCC/AANP or NCCPA

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

About Sarasota Arthritis Center

Sarasota Arthritis Center is an established rheumatology practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Serving the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice communities since 1977, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients through compassionate, innovative, and accessible healthcare services. We are committed to clinical excellence, fostering a supportive work environment, and providing exceptional care to patients living with rheumatologic conditions.

Why Join Sarasota Arthritis Center?

At Sarasota Arthritis Center, we value our providers and are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and work-life balance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Four-Day Workweek: Monday through Thursday, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• 100% Employer-Paid Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matching contributions and profit-sharing opportunities, subject to plan eligibility.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside experienced rheumatologists and a dedicated clinical and administrative support team.
• Established Specialty Practice: Join a respected rheumatology practice serving Southwest Florida for nearly 50 years.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our clinical team at our Venice, Florida location.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide direct patient care, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with rheumatologic conditions in accordance with Florida law, applicable supervision or collaborative practice requirements, and established clinical protocols.

Prior clinical experience in rheumatology is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

This position plays a critical role in supporting physician workflow, improving patient access to care, and maintaining continuity of treatment.

What you'll do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic conditions in accordance with established clinical protocols and applicable practice requirements.
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, transitions of care (TOCs), and medication management appointments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe medications, biologics, and infusion therapies in accordance with Florida law, applicable prescriptive authority, and DEA regulations.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic reports.
• Identify patients appropriate for infusion or biologic therapy and coordinate care with the Infusion and Prior Authorization teams.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment plans and adjust therapies as clinically indicated.
• Document all patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record (NextGen) in real time.
• Maintain timely completion of charts and encounter documentation in alignment with Sarasota Arthritis Center expectations.
• Provide clinical oversight of the Infusion Suite, responding to patient reactions, adverse events, and clinical incidents as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, and staff regarding care plans and follow-up needs.
• Collaborate with the Prior Authorization department to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is obtained for medication and treatment authorizations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provider meetings as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all Sarasota Arthritis Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain active professional licensure, applicable board certification, and required continuing education.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Current, active Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.
• National board certification appropriate to professional designation:
• APRN: Certification through AANP or ANCC, as applicable.
• PA: Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Prior clinical experience in rheumatology is required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience as an APRN or PA preferred.
• Active DEA registration, as applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of rheumatologic conditions, treatment protocols, biologic therapies, and chronic disease management.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (NextGen or similar preferred).
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism in a fast‑paced specialty practice environment.
• Ability to work on‑site at our Venice, Florida location.

Sarasota Arthritis Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.