Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Group - Wesley Chapel​/Wiregrass Ranch

Position Summary

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the physician—according to established practice guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards—provides inpatient management, consultation, and co-management of medical and surgical patients.

• Location: Wesley Chapel / Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
• Department: In Patient
• Typical Hours : 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico.

Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance –
  Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Manages patients using the highest degree of independence with minimal physician supervision in a highly specialized area across the continuum. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies, and recognizes deviations from the normal. From this, develops a diagnosis, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the treatment plan.

Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Assists in teaching students, residents, and interns in complex techniques and procedures. Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.

Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients. Writes or dictates patient progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical resumes that are concise throughout. Prescribes medication. Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations.

Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators. Performs advanced cardiac life support. In medical emergencies, will act on behalf of the supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient. Triages patients. Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Experience

Five (5) years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience, with 2 years in a specialty.

Education/Training Master’s degree in nursing or Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

ARNP license in the state of Florida; specialty certification is required for certain departments. Maintains current CPR certification, ACLS certification, and others as required by department.

• Current licensure in State of Florida renewed every two years to include prescriptive authority.
• Maintains NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certifications, and others as required by department.