Physician Assistant - Urology

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Physician Assistant with a focus in Urology to join the Advanced Practice Provider team. The APP will work closely with the attending and the urology service to provide follow-up care for inpatients, perform select new patient evaluations, and assist with clinical coordination and operating room activities.

The ideal candidate will have prior robot-assisted or urology inpatient experience, with weekday hours and a structured training plan.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification AND RNFA certification required for APRNs.
• National certification is required for Physician Assistants.
• Robot experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up inpatient care and some new patient evaluations.
• Handle clinical coordination, operating room involvement, and patient management.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and the urology team to ensure protocol adherence and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical robotics experience

APN/PA licensure

Education

State licensure Florida APRN/PA

Job description

Job Description

Physician Assistant - Urology - ( 260003TI )

Job Description

Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Job Summary

The APRN or Physician Assistant provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems. Maintains an annual protocol with supervising physician, as required by state professional regulatory agencies. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

The APP on the TGPN Urology Service will work closely with the attendingand the team on a daily basis. Primary responsibilities will include providing follow up care for inpatients, as well as some new patient evaluations, clinical coordination, operating room, and management. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in hospital inpatient robotics or urology care. Hours and training will cover weekdays (5) eight-hour days.

Qualifications

Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.

Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification AND Registered nurse first assist (RNFA) certification required for APRNs.

National certification is required for Physician Assistants.

Robot experience required

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Advance Practice Provider