Advanced Practice Provider I | Wildlight | Days | Full Time

UF Health•Yulee, FL

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider I (APP I) is a direct patient care provider licensed in the State of Florida and/or Georgia. The APP provides medical services within their scope of practice under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in Florida and/or Georgia. The clinical area is primary outpatient care in Community Health & Family Medicine and General Pediatrics. The role may include minor primary care procedures. Services may be provided at UF Health hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities as required.

Requirements

Master's degree in a Nurse Practitioner program or a Physician Assistant program.
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required at time of hire, or Physician Assistant License required at time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories; perform physical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; and order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Formulate comprehensive health management plans in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals, including progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, and consults.
Facilitate patient participation in healthcare decisions.
Review, prescribe, and/or recommend medications and treatments to patients.
Provide timely and appropriate referrals for patients needing further medical care and services.
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding healthcare, including routine health maintenance.
Enter pertinent clinical information in patient medical records accurately and promptly in accordance with compliance billing guidelines.
Document and close open encounters, MyChart messages, and other EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements.
May provide education and instruction.
Provide call coverage when required by departmental needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 25%.
Provide services to UF Health hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities as required.