Per Diem - AGACNP/PA-C - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Sarasota, FL
About The Position
Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a per diem AGACNP or PA-C specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to join its employed physician group in Sarasota, Florida. The position supports a team of seven physiatrists and two advanced practice providers at the Rehab Pavilion, a 60-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility on the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus. The facility treats patients with brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, neurological disorders, and orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. The inpatient rehabilitation unit averages 1,700 admissions annually and holds CARF accreditation with Stroke Specialty certification. This PRN role provides coverage for eight-hour weekend shifts, scheduled on Saturday or Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The provider manages immediate post-acute medical conditions and rounds on recently admitted rehabilitation patients, following up on diagnostic testing and evaluating medical issues that may affect therapy participation. The role also involves identifying and managing new acute conditions that could affect recovery or require acute intervention. Daily work may include reviewing and interpreting test results, adjusting medications, managing fluids and electrolytes, and assessing medical stability for continued intensive therapy. The provider works under the direct supervision of a physiatrist. Candidates must hold current NCCPA or ANCC certification and an active Florida license by the time of hire. Applicable qualifications include certification as a physician assistant, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the specified recent inpatient experience; or certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner with the specified recent inpatient experience. BLS is required. The posting also describes general APRN and PA role expectations, including providing advanced patient care within approved privileges and the relevant scope of practice, collaborating with the multidisciplinary health team, and complying with organizational policies and regulatory standards. The posting states there is no contract or non-compete clause; candidates sign offer letters. As an employee of a public State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity. Florida has no state tax. Individuals providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Requirements
- Current NCCPA or ANCC certification and an active Florida license by the time of hire.
- Board-certified Physician Assistant, Board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with active, relevant, routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years, defined as at least 500 acute-care inpatient encounters over two years.
- Alternatively, Board-certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner with active, relevant, routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years, defined as at least 1,000 acute-care inpatient encounters over two years.
- BLS certification required.
- For the PA pathway, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited physician assistant training program and current NCCPA certification are required.
- Care providers serving vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in a hospital or office setting.
- Demonstrated clinical competency skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription-writing skills/DEA licensing.
- Documentation skills in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
- Effective interaction skills to support successful patient care in the clinical setting.
- Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and local health care agencies and programs.
- ACLS certification is listed as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage immediate post-acute medical conditions in the inpatient rehabilitation unit.
- Round on recently admitted patients on weekends, including following up on recent diagnostic testing and evaluating medical issues that may affect therapy participation.
- Identify and manage new acute medical conditions that may affect recovery and require acute interventions.
- Review and interpret test results, adjust medications, manage fluids and electrolytes, and assess medical stability for continued participation in intensive therapy.
- Provide care under the direct supervision of a physiatrist.
- Provide advanced care within approved privileges and scope of practice as part of the multidisciplinary health team.
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Benefits
- APPs employed by a public State of Florida organization are entitled to sovereign immunity.
- No state tax in Florida.
- No contract or non-compete clause; candidates sign offer letters.
