Part-Time Medical Provider (PA / APRN)

Family First Adolescent Services • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Family First Adolescent Services is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide part-time, in-person medical services to adolescent clients in a residential behavioral health setting. The provider will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, nursing staff, psychiatric providers, and other treatment team members to address routine medical needs, complete admission evaluations, and support continuity of care.

The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with approximately four hours of remote on-call coverage on Saturday during an agreed-upon time window. The role offers approximately 15 hours of scheduled on-site coverage per week, plus designated weekend on-call availability. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, collaborative, and comfortable working with adolescents.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Appropriate education, training, and credentials for the applicable professional role.
• Prescriptive authority and any required physician collaboration, supervision, or practice arrangements, as applicable under Florida law.
• Experience conducting physical examinations, evaluating acute medical concerns, ordering and interpreting laboratory testing, and managing routine medical conditions.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, professional ethics, and quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, family medicine, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience working with adolescents in residential, PHP, or other structured treatment environments.
• Familiarity with coordinating care for patients with co-occurring behavioral health and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission history and physical examinations (H&Ps) and comprehensive medical assessments.
• Evaluate and treat routine, non-emergency medical concerns, including respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal complaints, skin conditions, minor injuries, and other acute illnesses.
• Order and review clinically indicated laboratory testing, follow up on abnormal results, and coordinate additional testing or referrals as appropriate.
• Monitor chronic medical conditions and support ongoing medical treatment plans.
• Assess medication effectiveness, potential adverse effects, contraindications, and other medical concerns.
• Develop and document treatment recommendations, medical orders, and follow-up plans in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing and psychiatric providers to coordinate care and support safe, consistent treatment planning.
• Provide remote weekend on-call consultation to nursing staff and authorized personnel during the designated coverage window.
• Assist with medical care coordination, outside referrals, and communication with parents or guardians when appropriate.
• Support timely medical evaluations for new admissions and help ensure required medical assessments are completed within applicable timeframes.
• Follow established emergency response procedures and applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Benefits

• A part-time schedule with consistent on-site hours.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adolescent health and well-being.
• A collaborative clinical environment with nursing and behavioral health professionals.
• The opportunity to help strengthen medical oversight, continuity of care, and timely treatment within a residential behavioral health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed