Physician Assistant - Trauma/Emergency General Surgery – Full Time / Night Shift – Sarasota, Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their Trauma / Emergency General Surgery team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on the night shift (6:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.).  The Trauma team includes nine (9) Trauma Surgeons and 23 Advanced Practice Providers to cover an ADC of 40-60 patients with seasonal fluctuations.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality.  The only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to receive the highest five-star rating in all reporting periods since the program’s inception in 2016.  Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota recently went through its fifth consecutive Magnet recognition survey from the ANCC, the credentialing body of the American Nurses Association – a humbling achievement that fewer than 1% of the nation’s hospitals have attained. 

Today, we are a full-service public health system, with two hospitals and a Cancer Institute offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs.  We are a Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Responsibilities include:

• 13 shifts a month working 6:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.  Must be flexible and willing to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Trauma response in the Emergency Department, rounding in Surgical Trauma ICU and hospital floors.
• PA-C will see patients in the general surgery and trauma acute care outpatient clinic and provide Surgical First Assist in the operating room for both elective, acute care, and traumatic surgical cases.
• Ability to perform procedures including, but not limited to, placement and removal of chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.

Requirements:

• NCCPA Certified with a license to practice in Florida.
• ACLS/BLS required.  ATLS is preferred and can be obtained at Sarasota Memorial Hospital if not currently certified.
• Trauma experience required.  ICU experience is preferred.
• Qualified candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to work within a team.

Highlights of the opportunity:

• Competitive Salary
• No contract or non-compete clause – candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, Physician Assistants are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3).  Physician Assistants can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.

*The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN III typically work in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc.), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition, an APRN holds a master’s or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN’s scope of practice.

- Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing* *Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master's Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law.
- Require approved APRN board certification**. **Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN’s. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.

- Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
- Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
- Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills.
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
- Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
- Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
- Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
- Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

M D: Masters Degree

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support