Vascular Neurology APP Opportunity

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a busy Neurology practice focused on inpatient and outpatient vascular neurology care at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus. The APP joins a team of three vascular neurologists within a larger Neurology group. The schedule includes six outpatient clinic days and ten hospital shifts per month, including one weekend and an additional Sunday. The role includes an independent outpatient clinic and collaborative rounding on vascular and general neurology inpatients. During hospital service, the APP responds to stroke alerts in conjunction with general neurology APPs and the assigned vascular neurologist. Inpatient coverage is at one hospital, with telestroke coverage for remote locations.

For the APRN role, the position reflects Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s mission, vision, and values and requires compliance with its ethics, compliance, policy, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The APRN II typically works in a specialized acute care setting, managing patient care, rounding on inpatients, and performing complex diagnostics. The APRN is part of a multidisciplinary health team and provides advanced nursing care within approved privileges and scope of practice. APRNs may also perform routine registered nurse duties.

First Physicians Group is a Florida Gulf Coast provider of primary and specialty care, with more than 700 physicians and advanced practice providers across 53 specialties and 74 practice locations. Its history in the community spans 32 years, and it is backed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

The posting notes that Sarasota Memorial is recognized for quality care and patient experience. SMH-Sarasota is Sarasota County’s only state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center; SMH-Venice has Primary Stroke Center designation, and the North Port freestanding ER is designated an Acute Stroke Ready Center. The posting also cites recognitions including U.S. News high-performer status for neurology and neurosurgery, CMS five-star ratings, Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list, Forbes’ Top Hospitals list, Leapfrog “A” patient-safety grades, and Magnet designation for SMH-Sarasota.

Applicants providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• Current NCCPA certification or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification, as applicable.
• Active or eligible for licensure by the State of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• For the APRN role, an advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• For the APRN role, approved board certification from a recognized national certifying body.
• For the APRN role, a Florida Medicare number established before January 1, 2003, or a master's degree in nursing and authorization as a Florida Registered Professional Nurse to practice under state law.
• Undergo Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening when providing care to vulnerable populations.

Nice To Haves

• Neurology experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local health care agencies and programs.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in hospital or office settings.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to health care practice and current prescription-writing skills or DEA licensing.
• Medical-record documentation skills to substantiate accurate billing.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Effective patient interaction skills in clinical settings.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care with an emphasis on vascular neurology.
• Conduct six outpatient clinic days per month in an independent clinic setting.
• Work ten hospital shifts per month, including one weekend and an additional Sunday.
• Round collaboratively on vascular and general neurology inpatients.
• Respond to stroke alerts while on hospital service, in conjunction with general neurology APPs and the assigned vascular neurologist.
• Provide inpatient coverage at one hospital and telestroke coverage for remote locations.
• For APRNs, manage patient care, round on inpatients, and perform complex diagnostics within approved privileges and scope of practice.
• Comply with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Complete required background screening for individuals providing care to vulnerable populations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• No contract or non-compete clause; candidates sign offer letters only.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Sovereign immunity eligibility as an employee of a public State of Florida organization.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• Florida has no state income tax.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time