Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurohospitalist

Universal Health Services•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurohospitalist Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton, FL Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center are seeking a highly skilled Neurohospitalist Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to provide exceptional inpatient services at both hospitals in Manatee County. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, treating a wide spectrum of neurological disorders and providing consultative neurology services to inpatients. The schedule for this position is 7 on/7 off. Key Responsibilities: Provide inpatient Neurohospitalist services, including consultative neurology care. Treat a wide range of neurological disorders with a focus on acute stroke care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordinators, and dedicated care management professionals. Comprehensive onsite neurosurgery services to support patient care needs. About Manatee Memorial Hospital Located in Bradenton, FL, Manatee Memorial Hospital has been serving the community for over 70 years. This 319-bed facility offers: Emergency care for all ages Cardiac care and cardiovascular surgery Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System Comprehensive orthopedic and oncology services Women’s and children’s care including a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) A multidisciplinary team of over 800 medical staff https://www.manateememorial.com/about About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, located in the heart of one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities, is a 120-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital: Emergency services, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, stroke care, and more Robotic and general surgery programs Over 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals $120M expansion underway, including a five-story ICU and progressive care tower (opening 2026) https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/ Discover Life in Manatee County, Florida Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch offer an exceptional lifestyle combining coastal beauty with vibrant community living: Outdoor Paradise: Enjoy year-round sunshine, boating, fishing, and easy access to some of Florida’s top beaches like Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key. Arts & Culture: Explore the Village of the Arts, Riverwalk, museums, galleries, and year-round festivals. Family-Friendly: Excellent public and private schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and abundant parks. Golf & Recreation: Dozens of premier golf courses, tennis courts, and resort-style communities. City Access: Short drives to Sarasota’s cultural attractions, and easy commutes to Tampa and St. Petersburg for international travel, professional sports, and major events. A Dynamic Community: Lakewood Ranch is one of America's fastest-growing master-planned communities, offering diverse dining, shopping, entertainment, and miles of trails and green spaces.

Requirements

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Florida.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Neurology or as an APP Neurohospitalist strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient Neurohospitalist services, including consultative neurology care.
Treat a wide range of neurological disorders with a focus on acute stroke care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordinators, and dedicated care management professionals.
Comprehensive onsite neurosurgery services to support patient care needs.