Rheumatology APP (NP/PA) – Venice, FL • Four‑Day Week

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

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