Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/ AGACNP) Surgical ICU

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to support inpatient units, emergency department, ICU, and clinic services. You will participate in rounds, write orders, coordinate tests, consult with specialists, and provide bedside assessments to direct patient care.

Requirements include a Master's degree from an accredited PA program, Florida PA license, and BLS certification. The role involves collaboration with attending physicians and interdepartmental teams in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Credentialing: Must meet Medical Staff Office requirements to obtain and retain privileges to practice as a PA at UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network.
• Florida PA license required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending physicians in inpatient care and on rounds.
• Write orders and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Consult with specialists and coordinate scheduling of tests and procedures.
• Perform bedside assessments and adjust care as needed.
• Provide coverage in Emergency Dept, ICU, and clinic as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree from PA program

Job description

Overview

For Inpatient assignment, assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. May also see patients in the clinic environment.For Emergency Dept. assignment assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient, in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit and in any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation and licensure and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients. Acute Care ARNP or PA required.For Clinic assignment, under supervision of an attending physician this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients which will include but not be limited to taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.For ICU assignment, assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. Acute Care ARNP or PA required. Acute Care ARNP or PA required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Master´s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as a Physician Assistant within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.Additional RequirementsSpecific Area or Specialty --/-- Additional Requirements:Adult ICUs --/-- PA-C required. ICU Experience preferred.Emergency Medicine --/-- PA-C required. Emergency Medicine Experience preferred.Pediatric ICU --/-- PA-C required.Neonatal ICU --/-- NNP required. NICU experience preferred.Surgical/Operative Adult --/-- PA-C required.Adult Clinic/Primary Care --/-- PA-C required.Pediatric Clinic/Primary Care --/-- PA-C required.Nurse Midwife --/-- CNM or APRN with Florida license to practice midwifery required.Psychology/Psychiatry --/-- PA-C required.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeLicensure/Certification/Registration:Current and clear license (or eligible to be licensed) as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.