Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) at TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track – Punta Gorda, Florida

Job Summary:

The TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track Physician Medical Director performs physical exams and partners with patients to create appropriate, evidence-based, medical treatment plans. Additionally, the Medical Director collaborates with the providers and Clinical Management team on patient cases and offers ongoing mentorship and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (APRN/PA). The Medical Director assists with the direction and delivery of medical care and is responsible for maintaining relationships and coordinating activities of all providers, clinical staff, and operations. Additionally, the Medical Director assists with the oversight of the development of clinically relevant education, training, and process improvement.

Our Mission: To create exceptional patient experiences.

A few highlights of what we offer:

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, long- and short-term disability) 401k, PTO, mileage program for travel, and development and training opportunities. Working with an engaged team and recognition of positive efforts and exceptional work.

Position will remain open until successfully filled.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based, episodic care to patients based on current guidelines – independently and in collaboration with other medical providers – following standards and protocols set by TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track.
• Work within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s).
• Function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Partner with patients to determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary.
• Safely prescribes and/or dispenses medications.
• Document medical information of patients and reviews patients' histories at each visit.
• Evaluate response to treatments and medications.
• Consults, collaborates, and refers with other health care providers when appropriate.
• Counsels' patients and performs patient education.
• Perform minor procedures, i.e., laceration repair, incision and drainage, minor foreign body removal, etc. within the limitations outlined in the company protocols.
• Manage pediatric (3 months +) and adult patients for both acute and chronic conditions.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends.
• Provides administrative support or cross-coverage for reviewing laboratory tests, results, and prescription clarifications when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complete scheduled training as required.

Education and Qualification Requirements:

• Current state licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Associate, required
• Current BLS, required
• Current certification with the NRCME to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) exams, required
• Two years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, strongly preferred
• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting, strongly preferred
• DEA license with no restrictions, preferred
• New graduates with significant procedural skills/experience will be considered

Work Environment and Schedule:

• This position operates on-site in a professional medical environment
• Sunday-Saturday, 7:45am-8pm on a flexible scheduling basis (incl. weekends and holidays)
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Salaried position for 10-13 shifts per month
• Scheduling flexibility to include evenings and weekends
• Travel to attend periodic off-site management meetings and training

About the Organization:

Tampa General Hospital and Fast Track Urgent Care have partnered together to create unique clinics for patients to receive compassionate and knowledgeable treatment. Our Core Values and Mission focus on having a positive attitude, cultivating optimism, acting with compassion, and doing what is right. The company culture has a strong focus on patients and the quality of service provided. We’re here to serve the community and each other through teamwork, consistent communication, robust training, engaged development, and employee feedback. You’d be a great fit for TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track if you have a positive attitude, are team oriented, and are committed to providing exceptional service to the medical needs of our community.

As part of the hiring process credentialing, background, and drug screen will need to be successfully completed.