Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) Regional Float

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary: Our Mission: To create exceptional patient experiences. The TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs detailed histories and physical exams and partners with patients to create appropriate, evidence-based, medical treatment plans. Additionally, the APP collaborates with the supervising Physicians, Medical Directors, and Clinical Management team on patient cases when appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides evidence-based, episodic care to patients based on current guidelines – independently and in collaboration with other medical providers – following standards and protocols set by TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track
• Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocols
• Floats between clinics in designated regions with expected driving between clinics during shifts based on based on patient volumes and required clinical support as directed by Clinical Management
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as needed
• Partners with patients to determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Safely prescribes and/or dispenses medications
• Documents medical information of patients and review patients' histories at each visit
• Evaluates response to treatments and medications
• Consults, collaborates, and refers with other physician(s) when appropriate
• Counsels' patients and performs patient education
• Performs minor procedures, i.e., laceration repair, incision and drainage, minor foreign body removal, etc. within the limitations outlined in the company protocols
• Manages pediatric (3 months +) and adult patients for both acute and chronic conditions
• Actively maintains knowledge of current medical research and trends
• Provides administrative support or cross-coverage for reviewing laboratory tests, results, and prescription clarifications when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Completes scheduled trainings as assigned

Education and Qualifications Requirements:

• Current state licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Associate
• Current BLS
• Current certification with the NRCME to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) exams
• Two years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, strongly preferred
• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting, strongly preferred
• DEA license with no restrictions, preferred
• Reliable transportation required- mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel
• New graduates with significant procedural skills/experience will be considered

Work Environment:

• This position operates on-site in a professional medical environment
• Consistent use of technology platforms throughout shift to complete assigned work tasks
• Frequent use of working on a computer to complete assigned work tasks
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs., and ability to sustain intermittent walking within the clinic setting for up to a 12-hour work shift.

Work Schedule:

• 13 shifts per month
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Work week to include Sunday through Saturday with weekend and evening hours
• Flexibility to work at clinic locations with expected daily travel between clinical sites

About the Organization:

Tampa G eneral Hospital and Fast Track Urgent Care have partnered together to create unique clinics for patients to receive compassionate and knowledgeable treatment. Our Core Values and Mission focus on having a positive attitude, cultivating optimism, acting with compassion, and doing what is right. The company culture has a strong focus on patients and the quality of service provided. We’re here to serve the community and each other through teamwork, consistent communication, robust training, engaged development, and employee feedback. You’d be a great fit for TGH Urgent Care if you have a positive attitude, are team oriented, and are committed to providing exceptional service to the medical needs of our community.

As part of the hiring process credentialing, background, drug screen, and professional references will need to be successfully completed.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.