UF Health
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - General Pedi
UF Health, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
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 Department assignment, assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of patients in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit, performing roles deemed appropriate by the supervisory physician in accordance with applicable laws, hospital regulations, licensure, and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
For Clinic assignment, under supervision of an attending physician, provides diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare coverage for patients, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests and diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and assisting patients with treatment plans 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 patient care and management, including making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care accordingly.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Credentialing: Must meet requirements set 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.
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 or PNP-AC 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.
Licensure/Certification: Current and clear license (or eligibility to be licensed) as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Florida. BLS certification is required.
Note: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for assigned business purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 Department assignment, assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of patients in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit, performing roles deemed appropriate by the supervisory physician in accordance with applicable laws, hospital regulations, licensure, and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
For Clinic assignment, under supervision of an attending physician, provides diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare coverage for patients, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests and diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and assisting patients with treatment plans 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 patient care and management, including making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care accordingly.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Credentialing: Must meet requirements set 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.
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 or PNP-AC 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.
Licensure/Certification: Current and clear license (or eligibility to be licensed) as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Florida. BLS certification is required.
Note: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for assigned business purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr