APRN or Physician Assistant Opening - Zephyrhills, FL

AdventHealth Primary Care Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join an existing practice of three physicians and one nurse practitioner in Zephyrhills, Florida.  

The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations of patients, assessment and treatment of injuries or illnesses for pediatric through geriatric patients, including women’s health
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Independent and collaborative medical management of acute and chronic conditions
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player
• Strong medical decision-making and communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable to change
• Must demonstrate excellence in patient focused medical care & delivery of care

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (FNP) or Physician Assistant studies
• Ideally, 1-2 years of clinical practice experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine preferred, or 5 years or more RN experience required. Must have primary care outpatient experience.
• Experience treating patients of all ages and a variety of acute & chronic conditions highly preferred

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license
• Current, valid DEA license
• ANCC, AANP or NCCPA (or equivalent) certification
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred

Located just 30 miles north of Tampa, Zephyrhills is known for its pure spring water. Populated with a downtown Main Street, citrus groves and farms, it’s sister community Wesley Chapel offers a turn-key lifestyle with new construction, outdoor shopping complexes, and crystal lagoons. We offer year-round pleasant weather for outdoor fun at our many state parks and are home to some of the nation's top beaches nearby. Our community is culturally diverse and a wonderful place to raise a family. Situated in Pasco County, one can enjoy the benefits of this beautiful city with nearby access to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay is the heart of Florida's Gulf coast with several colleges and Universities, including the University of South Florida and University of Tampa. Tampa Bay features multiple theaters, museums, and festivals, as well as many family-friendly attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa and Bok Tower Gardens. The city has a vibrant sports community with national teams like the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, and NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The area is home to excellent public and private schools.