Job Description

Assignment Length:  

• Initial 6-month contract
• Potential to extend
  

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:  

• Inpatient, OR and Call coverage
• 50% inpatient and OR coverage, 50% clinic coverage
• Rotating night and weekend call coverage
• Practice includes 4 Neurosurgeons and 3 APPs
  

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 7:30a-5:00p
• Full-time coverage needed
  

Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric EMR: Cerner

Credentialing: 30-60 days

Requirements:

• Active Florida licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1-year Neurosurgery experience or equivalent

Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to manage a patient workload efficiently
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Requirements

Education:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Florida
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
  
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
  

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full. 

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Locum, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift

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