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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA or APRN) - Student Health Care Center (CHFM) (529839)Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=529839&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 529839 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Alachua Categories: Nursing Department: 35010700 - SH-MEDICAL STAFF Classification Title:Physician Assistant / Adv. Practice Registered NurseJob Description:The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida within the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our team. As a healthcare provider for UF students, your role will involve offering primary and women's healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, physical exams, and health education. You'll prescribe treatments and medications based on medical practice guidelines, offering patient counseling and education on their health issues and available options. You'll emphasize preventive care and health promotion, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healthcare. This position also includes rotating on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holiday clinic coverage with the medical team.Medical Evaluation, Diagnostic Expertise and Treatment:
Evaluate and treat chronic illnesses (e.g., asthma, hypertension, mental health, diabetes)
Address acute illnesses and injuries among UF students
Order and interpret laboratory and radiological reports
Modify treatment plans based on diagnostic results
Medication Management:
Prescribe a wide range of pharmaceuticals
Offer patient counseling and education on treatment and medication options
Administrative Duties and Committee Participation:
Maintain clinical records in accordance with established charting guidelines
Refer and collaborate on cases with staff physicians and providers
Participate in on-call after-hours services
Provide weekend and holiday coverage at the clinic
Serve on SHCC and AdHoc Committees as assigned
Education and Supervision
Precept clinical students as assigned
Typical schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours a week. Hours and days can vary according to the SHCC’s needs; Sunday work hours may be required occasionally. Provides evening and weekend telephone on-call consultation as assigned per rotation.About the Student Health Care Center:The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success.Our Vision is to be the preferred health care provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty. Learn more atwww.SHCC.ufl.eduAbout Gainesville, Florida:Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for preserving historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. It is a hidden gem in North Central Florida, within a couple of hours to major cities such as Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. We are central to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. We have warm weather much of the year, allowing for year-round outdoor activities. Due to the diverse atmosphere generated by The University of Florida and UF Health Shands, the leading employers in Gainesville, Gainesville is also a wonderful place to raise a family. For more information about Gainesville, FL, please go to:The Guide to Greater Gainesville (https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/) .Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7nUKAFanM) .Expected Salary:The salary range is between $95k - $100k annually and is commensurate with skills and experience.Benefits:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. Additionally, voluntary insurance options are available, including vision, dental, long-term disability, and more.
Retirement Options: UF offers attractive retirement options, such as the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF employees have access to a generous paid leave plan, a sick leave pool, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts.
See more information on benefits here:https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/
As a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Seehttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-servicefor more information.Minimum Requirements:PA: Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), and licensed as a Physician Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.APRN: Master’s degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area, and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of appropriate experience
Adept at dealing with the problems of a college-age population, consultation/outreach, development theories of the adolescent and adult, and being able to understand the individual in the context of a diverse social/cultural milieu.
Should have personal attributes that enable them to facilitate effective interpersonal relationships and communicate with colleagues and patients, as well as a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Integrative knowledge of EPIC or Titanium medical record systems with the ability to maintain and manage confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA.
Self-motivated, self-directed, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Employment with the University of Florida is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.
Knowledge of providing patient care using sound general medical practices.
Skilled in administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
Skilled in administering oxygen
Skilled in administering intravenous medications
Skilled monitoring of intravenous fluids
killed in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Ability to prescribe and administer medications.
Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally
Ability to diagnose patients and provide treatments to patients using guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is not remote.
The work location is on the University of Florida campus.
For your application for this position to be considered complete, you must upload a resume, a cover letter, or a letter of interest.
Be available to attend occasional 7:00 am meetings
This position consists of predominately computer work, so being able to sit for extended periods
Be able to transport himself/herself to various training activities and meetings.
If you are a Florida resident claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD-214 with your application for consideration.
At Community Health and Family Medicine and its divisions, everyone belongs, grows, and thrives!The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.An application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required:YesAdvertised: 04 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 21 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time
