Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology - Orlando, FL

We are seeking a Full-Time licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our established Rheumatology care center in Orlando, FL just minutes away from Universal Studios, Orlando International Premium Outlets, and easy access to major highways such as I-4 and Florida's Turnpike. 

Our care center has 3 Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioner, 4 exam rooms, a state-of-the-art Infusion Suite with 4 chairs, ultrasound guided injections, and a dedicated staff. We specialize in treating general Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and more.

If you are a motivated professional who takes pride in delivering high touch, compassionate care, and building rapport with chronic disease patients in a smaller and intimate setting, we invite you to apply.

A Day in the life of a Rheumatology APP

Responsibilities:

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose and Propose treatments for autoimmune and arthritic diseases
• Prescribe medications and IV Infusion Treatments
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Other duties as assigned by collaborating physician

Requirements:

• 2yr+ experienced Nurse Practitioner in Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery preferred
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English required
• Joint Injection experience preferred
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, and written
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude, patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid Florida Nurse Practitioner & DEA license

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• CME
• Malpractice Insurance

All applicants are reviewed on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We provide our patients with complete medical care for the treatment of arthritis and rheumatic autoimmune diseases. We are dedicated to providing the latest, highest quality medical options to relieve our patients' issues and improve their quality of life.

Our care is specifically tailored to each patient to meet his or her goals. We work very closely with their primary care physician, other specialists involved in their care and physical therapy. We also provide every patient with disease educational sessions and various measures of lifestyle and nutritional modifications, for a healthier living.

American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates (AARA) in the largest Rheumatology supergroup in the United States that effectively leverages power in numbers. 

Our physicians and affiliates are empowered to optimize the delivery of Rheumatologic care and believe an educated and empowered patient is essential for quality care. We never stop searching for and providing personalized and innovative therapies to heal the whole person, improve quality of life and restore hope. Our vision is to be recognized and trusted by people living with inflammatory, musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases as the premier destination for healing and hope.

Bendcare is the business and innovation arm for AARA providing services, technology, education and purchasing power. We help optimize care center work flows, maximize reimbursement and provide insulation from the tactics of the payers. By streamlining workflows, negotiating better contracts and taking the back-office administration burden off care centers, we empower providers to do what they do best - care for patients. 

We believe that each patient’s care needs are as unique as their finger print.

While every physician strives for excellence, we have the advantage of joining together to reimagine rheumatology from the ground up. We have the talent, resources, and passion to do it right. We will work with our patients to constantly strive to keep their disease from being out of control and damaging them.