Pool Physician Assistant/APRN, BH UC Express - Wellington, Per Diem, 08:30A-9P

Baptist Health South Florida • Wellington, FL

19d

About The Position

In collaboration with supervising physicians, the PA directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients, with or without chronic diseases, through face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. The PA provides patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories; orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests; diagnoses conditions; develops treatment plans; prescribes medical regimens; and educates patients and families about diagnoses and plans of care. The Delineation of Privileges structures the care and management provided by the PA.

The PA collaborates with physicians, staff, and administration to ensure quality care across the health system and may lead teams during code rescue/blue events. The PA integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. When available, the PA may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care. The PA also supports patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes and length of stay, and improved patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• For qualified PAs: valid Florida PA license and NCCPA certification.
• For APRNs: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification and Nurse Practitioner national certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as required by specialty/function.
• DEA license required as per specialty/function.
• Comply with State of Florida requirements for continuing education and licensure; PAs must comply with CME requirements.
• Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for the practice location.
• For the APRN qualification path, 3 years of relevant RN experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Urgent Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of complex acutely ill patients in collaboration with supervising physicians, including patients with or without chronic diseases.
• Provide patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe medical regimens, and educate patients and families about diagnoses and plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and administration to ensure quality of care across the health system.
• Lead teams during code rescue/blue events, as applicable.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and technological advances into the scope of practice.
• When available, participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care.
• Facilitate patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay, and improved patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources.
• Wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level