Plastic Surgery-Breast Reconstruction Advanced Practice Provider - St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Tampa, Florida

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Join a growing hospital-based Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice dedicated to helping patients restore function, confidence, and quality of life through comprehensive reconstructive care. Working alongside board-certified plastic surgeons, you will play an integral role in guiding patients through every stage of their reconstructive journey, from initial consultation and surgical planning through postoperative recovery and long-term follow-up.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider who enjoys building relationships, managing complex surgical patients, triaging clinical concerns, and expanding procedural and surgical knowledge within a collaborative team environment.

BayCare's Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery program partners with multiple surgical specialties to provide advanced reconstructive services, including breast reconstruction, skin cancer reconstruction, soft tissue reconstruction, trauma-related reconstruction, body contouring after significant weight loss, pediatric reconstructive care, and other complex reconstructive procedures. The team is committed to delivering exceptional, individualized care while utilizing the latest techniques and technology to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Position Overview

• Provide comprehensive perioperative care for plastic and reconstructive surgery patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct patient evaluations, medical histories, physical examinations, and preoperative assessments.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical expectations, recovery, and postoperative care.
• Triage patient questions, complications, and urgent clinical issues, coordinating care as needed.
• Collaborate closely with plastic surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in care coordination, documentation, quality initiatives, and patient navigation throughout the reconstructive process.
• Foster a compassionate, patient-centered experience that supports patients through often complex and life-changing surgical journeys.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or other relevant certification.
• Active Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant license, or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a surgical, inpatient, procedural, or related clinical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and patient management skills.
• Ability to effectively triage clinical concerns and communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Company Overview

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare Medical Group is Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group providing primary and specialty care throughout five counties in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our communities.

USA Today and Energage named BayCare as a 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA. Locally, the Tampa Bay Times and Energage announced we were awarded for the 10th year in a row on the Top Workplaces list. BayCare is also honored to be recognized as a PEOPLE's Companies that Care in 2020, 2021, and 2023 and a seven-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with a network comprised of 16 hospitals with services including imaging, lab, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our priority is connecting patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for any healthcare need, throughout their lifetime.

We're proud to serve Tampa Bay, Polk County and the west-central Gulf Coast of Florida. We think you'll find this area a great place not only to work, but also to live, play and grow. We're home to welcoming neighbors, growing and dynamic communities, outstanding schools, colleges and universities, and dedicated team members.

Golfing, fishing, boating/kayaking, shelling, biking, sunbathing, and viewing the sunset from one of America's top beaches are just a few of the reasons why people love this area. Tampa Bay is home to many professional sports teams, discover exciting exhibits at local museums and enjoy listening to the Florida Orchestra at several local venues. Experience the excitement at local and close by amusement parks. It's all here for you to enjoy.