Nurse Practitioner (Lake Placid, FL)

Primary Care Office Advanced Practice Provider

The Primary Care Office Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for and will provide total care for patients assigned in collaboration with the physician of record and members of the patient care team. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) must hold a license in good standing with the State of Florida.

How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) must hold a license in good standing with the State of Florida. The APP will communicate and manage the patients' care across all care providers, family, and caregivers. The APP will ensure that timely, patient-centered, appropriate evidence-based medicine is provided for patients with acute, chronic, and palliative care needs. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform a patient assessment/exam, create a care plan, and provide intervention as indicated. The APP's role includes diagnosing and deciding treatment for patients, analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writing prescriptions, taking patients' histories, providing surgical assistance, and ordering home health, various therapies, and DME as indicated. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide instruction and assistance on symptom management and advanced care planning for patients with chronic life limiting illness. The Advanced Practice Provider will assist in addressing outstanding Quality Measures and HCCs as applicable to meet or exceed all quality goals. The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for ongoing communication with the Primary Care Provider to ensure continuity and coordination of care and is expected to consult with the supervising physician on any complicated diagnosis and treatment decisions. The Advanced Practice Provider may work with regional Palliative/Hospice Care agencies to facilitate end-of-life care and services when appropriate. The Advanced Practice Provider will complete all documentation and billing in a timely manner, per protocol. Responsible for other duties as assigned.