Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Sarasota Arthritis Center is an established rheumatology practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Serving the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice communities since 1977, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients through compassionate, innovative, and accessible healthcare services. We are committed to clinical excellence, fostering a supportive work environment, and providing exceptional care to patients living with rheumatologic conditions.

At Sarasota Arthritis Center, we value our providers and are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and work-life balance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Four-Day Workweek: Monday through Thursday, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• 100% Employer-Paid
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matching contributions and profit-sharing opportunities, subject to plan eligibility.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside experienced rheumatologists and a dedicated clinical and administrative support team.
• Established Specialty Practice: Join a respected rheumatology practice serving Southwest Florida for nearly 50 years.

We're seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our clinical team at our Venice, Florida location.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide direct patient care, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with rheumatologic conditions in accordance with Florida law, applicable supervision or collaborative practice requirements, and established clinical protocols.

Prior clinical experience in rheumatology is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

This position plays a critical role in supporting physician workflow, improving patient access to care, and maintaining continuity of treatment.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic conditions in accordance with established clinical protocols and applicable practice requirements.
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, transitions of care (TOCs), 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 all patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record (Next Gen) in real time.
• Maintain timely completion of charts and encounter documentation in alignment with Sarasota Arthritis Center expectations.
• Provide clinical oversight of the Infusion Suite, responding to patient reactions, adverse events, and clinical incidents as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, and staff regarding 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 all Sarasota Arthritis Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain active professional licensure, applicable board certification, and required continuing education.

Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

• Current, active Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.
• National board certification appropriate to…