APRNInstructor 1.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Instructor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition provides comprehensive patient care services in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The APP works collaboratively with gastroenterology faculty fellows nurses and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate diagnose treat and monitor patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and liver disorders. The position supports the clinical educational research and service missions of USF Health and Tampa General Hospital while contributing to high-quality patient-centered care.

Clinical :

Provide comprehensive assessment diagnosis treatment and management of patients with gastrointestinal hepatobiliary pancreatic and liver diseases.
Conduct outpatient clinic visits inpatient consultations follow-up visits and transitional care management.
Obtain medical histories perform physical examinations order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Coordinate care with gastroenterology faculty primary care providers surgeons oncologists radiologists pathologists and other specialists.
Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes treatment plans medications lifestyle modifications and preventive care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with institutional state and federal regulations.
Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic health record.
Participate in call coverage inpatient service coverage and other clinical duties as assigned.

Teaching:

Participate in the education of medical students residents fellows APP students and other healthcare learners.
Provide bedside and clinic-based instruction related to gastrointestinal diseases and patient management.
Present educational conferences case discussions journal clubs and didactic sessions as assigned.
Serve as a role model for evidence-based clinical practice and professional conduct.

Research:

Support clinical research and quality improvement projects within the Division of Gastroenterology.
Assist with patient identification screening enrollment and follow-up for clinical studies when appropriate.
Participate in data collection analysis manuscript preparation presentations and other scholarly activities.
Maintain compliance with institutional review board (IRB) and research-related requirements.

Administrative:

Participate in divisional departmental and institutional committees as assigned.
Assist with development and implementation of clinical protocols workflows and best practices.
Contribute to performance improvement patient safety and operational initiatives.
Complete required institutional education credentialing and compliance activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching research service and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university college/school or department.

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64 or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64. Must be board certified/eligible in: Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC) or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.
Current Florida licensure as an APRN or PA (or eligibility for Florida licensure).
Eligibility for credentialing and privileging through affiliated clinical entities.
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience in Gastroenterology Hepatology Internal Medicine Hospital Medicine or a related specialty preferred.
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.