Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Sarasota Arthritis Center•Venice, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Arthritis Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its clinical team at the Venice, Florida location. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct care to patients with rheumatologic conditions, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing them in accordance with Florida law, applicable supervision or collaborative practice requirements, and established clinical protocols. Prior clinical experience in rheumatology is required. The role supports physician workflow, improves patient access to care, and maintains continuity of treatment. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members and provides clinical oversight of the Infusion Suite. The position is on-site in Venice, Florida. Sarasota Arthritis Centers provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics under federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Current, active Florida licensure as an APRN or PA.
National board certification appropriate to professional designation: AANP or ANCC certification for APRNs, as applicable, or NCCPA certification for PAs.
Prior clinical experience in rheumatology.
Active DEA registration, as applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of rheumatologic conditions, treatment protocols, biologic therapies, and chronic disease management.
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and patient care skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced specialty practice environment.
Ability to work on-site at the Venice, Florida location.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience as an APRN or PA is preferred.
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems; NextGen or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic conditions according to established clinical protocols and applicable practice requirements.
Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, transitions of care, and medication management appointments.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
Prescribe medications, biologics, and infusion therapies in accordance with Florida law, applicable prescriptive authority, and DEA regulations.
Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic reports.
Identify patients appropriate for infusion or biologic therapy and coordinate care with the Infusion and Prior Authorization teams.
Monitor patient responses to treatment plans and adjust therapies as clinically indicated.
Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the NextGen electronic medical record in real time.
Complete charts and encounter documentation within Sarasota Arthritis Center expectations.
Provide clinical oversight of the Infusion Suite and respond to patient reactions, adverse events, and clinical incidents as appropriate.
Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and staff about care plans and follow-up needs.
Collaborate with the Prior Authorization department to ensure appropriate clinical documentation is obtained for medication and treatment authorizations.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provider meetings as assigned.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Sarasota Arthritis Center policies and procedures.
Maintain active professional licensure, applicable board certification, and required continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.