Advance Practice Provider, Florida Medical Clinic, Cardiology Group - Wesley Chapel

Department: Florida Medical Clinic - Cardiology | Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient | Locations: Hospital-based, primarily working with physicians at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, BayCare Wesley Chapel, and Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations of hospitalized cardiology patients.
• Obtain comprehensive histories and perform focused or complete physical examinations.
• Develop and update assessment and treatment plans in collaboration with the cardiologist.
• Manage patients with common cardiovascular conditions.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and escalate concerns to the attending cardiologist when appropriate.
• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal in the physical assessment; work collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
• Implement appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission, and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
• Dictate and document in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain provision of preventive health services.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations and document inpatient H & P and discharge summaries (must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours).
• Write or dictate reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record.
• Triage patients.
• Share clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Participate in review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Establish relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • MN, MSN, DNP, PhD, or DNS degree in nursing.
  • APRN license in the state of Florida.
  • After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants must have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
  • Maintain current BLS certification.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Current physician assistant licensure in the State of Florida.
  • Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.
• Specialty experience preferred.

Benefits

• Education & Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement: Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support: Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• One weekend a month.