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

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

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant to support inpatient care across hospital units, including rounds, orders, and coordination of tests. The role may include clinic and ED duties, with supervision by attending physicians.

Eligibility includes a Master’s in PA studies, Florida licensure/eligibility, and BLS. ICU/ED experience is preferred. This full-time position offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• Florida PA license or eligibility to practice in Florida.
• BLS certification required.
• PA-C credential required for practice in UF Health facilities.

Responsibilities

• Make patient rounds and assist the attending physician in inpatient units.
• Write orders and coordinate diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Frequent bedside assessments to direct care and communicate with consultants.
• Provide coverage in ED, ICU, and clinic as assigned by supervision.

Skills

PA-C credential

Clinical care

Emergency medicine

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

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 daily care decisions, 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 Department assignment, assists the ED physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient in the ED, chest pain observation unit, and any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation, 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, including but not 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, including making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, 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.

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.

• 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 purpose.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current and clear license (or eligible to be licensed) as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.