Pool Physician Assistant/APRN, BH UC Express - Wellington, Per Diem, 08:30A-9P

Baptist Health; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to collaborate with supervising physicians in the care of complex acutely ill patients, via in-person or telehealth encounters. The PA will conduct assessments, exams, and histories, order tests, create treatment plans, and educate patients and families, while integrating evidence-based practice and participating in quality initiatives across the system.

Experience in urgent or acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients with supervising physician input, using face-to-face, telehealth or other communication methods.
• Performs patient assessments, physical examinations and documents medical history.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostics, develops treatment plans, prescribes regimens, and educates patients and families.
• Leads in code rescue/blue situations and coordinates patient care with the health system team.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Description

In collaboration with supervising physician(s), the PA directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients with or without chronic diseases via face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. An expert in patient care who can provide quality care, perform patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical history. The PA can order and interpret a variety of laboratory and diagnostic tests. The PA can diagnose, develop appropriate treatment plans, prescribe medical regimen, and educate patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care. The Delineation of Privileges helps structure the care and management that the PA provides for patients. The PA works collaboratively with physicians, staff, and administration to ensure quality of care across the health system. The PA can be a team leader during code rescue/blue. The PA integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. When available, the PA may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice. The PA participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction. Estimated pay range for this position is $72.00 / hour depending on shift as applicable.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• Masters.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Additional Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant RN experience required.
• Compliant with state of Florida requirements for CEUs and licensure.
• DEA License required as per specialty/function.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required as per specialty/function.
• Nurse Practitioner National Certification required.
• Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location.

Qualified PAs Will Require

• Masters Degree required
• Valid Florida PA License
• NCCPA Certification
• DEA License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Must be compliant with state of Florida requirements for CMEs and licensure.
• Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location.

Urgent Care Experience Preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets