Physician Assistant; APRN​/PA- Bariatrics

Overview

Job Description - Physician Assistant (APRN/PA) - Bariatrics

The APRN or Physician Assistant provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems. Maintains an annual protocol with supervising physician, as required by state professional regulatory agencies.

The APP medically manages the patient in the outpatient setting prior to surgery and is also involved in the post operative routine follow ups. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ordering labs and imaging, diagnosing and managing any symptoms related to bariatric surgery, and providing weight management.

Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

• Medically manages the patient in the outpatient setting prior to surgery and is involved in post-operative routine follow-ups.
• Orders labs and imaging, diagnoses and manages symptoms related to bariatric surgery, and provides weight management.
• Performs job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred. Adult Gerontology Acute Care will be considered.
• At least one year of clinical experience in primary care or surgical experience preferred.
• Schedule:
  
  8a-5p, Monday–Friday.

TGH Main Campus, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, 33601

Eligible for Remote Work:
On Site

Advance Practice Provider

Tampa General Hospital