Vascular Neurology APP Opportunity

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

3d•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 three vascular neurologists within a larger Neurology group. The role includes independent outpatient clinic work and collaborative inpatient rounding on vascular and general neurology patients. Hospital duties include responding to stroke alerts with general neurology APPs and the assigned vascular neurologist, providing inpatient coverage at one hospital, and telestroke coverage for remote locations. The position generally includes six outpatient clinic days and ten hospital shifts per month, including one weekend and an additional Sunday. The APRN functions within approved privileges as part of a multidisciplinary health team, providing advanced nursing care within the APRN’s scope of practice. The position follows Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s mission, policies, compliance requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The listing describes Sarasota Memorial as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and a public State of Florida organization. First Physicians Group has more than 700 physicians and advanced practice providers across 53 specialties and 74 locations. Candidates 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 Florida licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure.
BLS and ACLS certification.
For APRN applicants: an advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing and approved APRN board certification from a recognized national certifying body.
For APRN applicants who did not have a Medicare number in Florida before January 1, 2003: a master’s degree in nursing and authorization by Florida to practice as a registered professional nurse in accordance with state law.
Undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse if 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 related to health care practice and current prescription-writing skills or DEA licensing.
Documentation skills for medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
Effective interaction skills to support successful patient care in clinical settings.
Leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient vascular neurology care.
Conduct independent outpatient clinic sessions.
Round collaboratively on vascular and general neurology patients.
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.
Provide advanced nursing care within approved privileges and the APRN’s scope of practice, as applicable.
Comply with Sarasota Memorial policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
403(b) retirement plan.
No contract or non-compete clause; candidates sign offer letters only.
Sovereign immunity entitlement for APPs as employees of a public State of Florida organization.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for APPs employed by the group.
Florida has no state income tax.