AGACNP/PA-C - Pulmonary & Critical Care - Clinic - Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring a Pulmonary and Critical Care AGACNP/PA-C to join their employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida.

FPG Pulmonology specializes in the areas of Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. This premier group of over 40 providers has been delivering exceptional care to the residents of the Suncoast for the last 31 years.

Sarasota is recognized as one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family due to a healthy business scene, outstanding schools, and thriving recreational and cultural opportunities. Located on Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast, Sarasota County is famous nationwide for the Ringling Museum, white-sand beaches, great restaurants, outdoor recreation, land and water sports, theater and much more.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Full-time AGACNP or PA-C
• Based at SMH-Sarasota campus
• Outpatient clinic, Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Inpatient PCC coverage one weekend/month (with two weekdays off)
• 12–18 clinic patients/day
• No call requirements
• Sleep and Pulmonology experience a plus; willing to train a motivated team player

Requirements:

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• Board Certified Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 1,000 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• ACLS/BLS required. 

Highlights of the opportunity:

• Competitive salary
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• No contract or non-compete clause, Candidates sign employment letters only.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• Florida does not have a state income tax.

The Physician Assistant (PA) 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 PA II typically work in a set acute care setting managing patient care which can include critical care, OB/GYN, Oncology, and Pediatrics. A PA is a graduate with a master's degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).

- Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
- Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

- Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
- 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 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.
- Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.

M D: Masters Degree

PA: Physician Assistant

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support