<p>JOB SUMMARY- Hospital Medicine Service</p> <p>We are actively recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Hospital Medicine service at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). The hospital medicine APP will care for the acutely ill patient population in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. As the primary teaching institution for USF, academic medicine is at the forefront of patient care.</p> <p>The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides general and specialty medical and/or surgical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The APP will have an opportunity to practice autonomously and collaboratively within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES- Hospital Medicine Service</p> <ul> <li>Admission, consult and discharge process for patient throughput and facilitate safe capacity coordination care and prevention of readmission with the utmost highest quality of care. </li><li>Provide new patient evaluations, follow-up care for patients in the inpatient setting </li><li>Communication with families, participation on process improvement projects, and clinical coordination with social work and case management. </li><li>Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes. </li><li>Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals including nurses, APP fellows, resident & attending physicians to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems. </li></ul> <p>TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic </li><li>Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills. </li><li>Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities. </li><li>Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. </li><li>Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRNs. </li><li>National certification is required for PAs. </li><li>Experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, and/or critical care preferred. Those with other acute inpatient specialty experience would be considered. </li></ul> <p>Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice.</p>