Neurology Outpatient APP Opportunity - Venice, Florida

Neurology Outpatient APP Opportunity in Venice Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS)is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our neurology group providing outpatient care in our Venice location. The neurology service line currently includes 7 APPs and 13 physicians practicing general vascular neuroendovascular neurophysiology and epilepsy.

Sarasota County is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida nestled between Tampa and Ft. Myers. The area is known for the arts great restaurants excellent schools and a wide variety of activities to please all ages.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time Monday Friday
• Responsible for seeing hospital follow-ups established patients ER Follow-ups
• Beautiful new office space adjacent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
• 15 patients/day
• Responsible for EHR task management for self as well as physician colleagues
• No nights no call

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice opened in 2021 built and designed to serve the growing south Sarasota County area. SMH Venice offers a full slate of medical and surgical care from cardiology GI orthopedics and intensive care to surgery and comprehensive labor delivery recovery and post-partum care. Currently licensed for 178 private patient suites a 28-bed emergency care center and 8 surgical suites construction continues into 2024 to add 34 additional private rooms as well as expansion of the ER to 61 rooms with additional space created to add 8 more surgical suites. Seamlessly integrated with the resources and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked medical and surgical treatment that SMHCS is known for.

Requirements:

• NCCPA or NP certification
• Active or eligible for Florida license
• BLS requiredACLS certification preferred
• Neurology experience as APP preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Highlights of the opportunity:

• Competitive salary
• No contract or non-compete clause candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health dental vision long term disability PTO 403B Retirement Plan and much more.
• As an employee of a public State of Florida organization Physician Assistants areentitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). Physician Assistants can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.

Please contact Helen Convery Provider Recruiter either by phone (941.780.9677) or email () for more information about this opportunity.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission vision and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN II typically work in a set acute care setting managing patient care which can include critical care Ortho OB/GYN Oncology and Pediatrics. An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition an APRN holds a masters or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRNs scope of practice.

- Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing* *Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not must have a Masters Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law.
- Require approved APRN board certification**. **Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRNs. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.

- Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
- Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Prefer ability to work independently effectively and collaboratively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
- Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
- Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations.

M D: Masters Degree

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support