Pulmonology/Critical Care NP / PA

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Panama City, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

• Schedule: PRN (for clinic shifts and for ICU shifts)

CME allowance + benefits included

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Sacred Heart is looking for a certified Pulmonology/Critical Care NP or PA in Panama City, Florida.

• Join an established team of 3 physicians and4APPs

• Practice setting: primarily inpatient, with potential for some outpatient clinic

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Guide a high acuity care team to provide quality, safe care to our most vulnerable patients

• Foster a collegial and dynamic working environment with you colleagues

• Experience with ICU procedures strongly preferred (central lines, intubations, etc.)

About the Facility

• Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• 200bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)

• Serving a population of approximately 226,000

• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

• Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).

• No state income tax

• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.

• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.

• Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.

• Located on St. Andrew's Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or National Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

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