Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship- Primary Care

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The APP fellow provides comprehensive medical care to individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems. The Primary Care Advanced Practice Fellowship is a 10–12-month APPFA accredited post-graduate program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Fellows complete six months in primary care and additional rotations in specialty areas to strengthen their skills in managing diverse patient populations. The program includes scheduled didactic sessions, monthly fellowship meetings, and regular feedback from preceptors and program faculty. Fellows are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and values of TGH and TGMG, practicing within their scope and all applicable standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
• License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant issued by Florida or Compact State.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner OR Pediatric Nurse Practitioner + Adult Gerontology Primary Care certification OR Nationally Accredited Physician Assistant Board certification.
• BLS certification from American Heart.
• Graduate of an accredited APP program.
• Current advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant licensure in the state of Florida.
• Board certification as a family nurse practitioner, physician assistant or dual certification as adult gerontology primary care and pediatric nurse practitioner required.
• Licensure, board certification and BLS certification must be maintained through the course of the fellowship program.
• Minimum of two years of prior nursing or relevant patient care experience.

Nice To Haves

• 500-word Statement of Interest addressing: Your interest in Tampa General Hospital and the Primary Care APP Fellowship, Your motivation for pursuing a career as a Primary Care Provider, What makes you a standout candidate for this APP fellowship.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (LORs): One from your Program Director (PD) of your NP or PA program, One from a Clinical Preceptor during your NP/PA clinical hours, who can speak to your clinical acumen and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to individuals, families, and groups.
• Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.
• Complete six months in primary care and additional rotations in specialty areas.
• Participate in scheduled didactic sessions, monthly fellowship meetings, and regular feedback sessions.
• Practice within scope and applicable standards, reflecting the mission, vision, and values of TGH and TGMG.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level