Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with acute care certification
Current or eligible Florida APRN or Physician Assistant licensure
National board certification as applicable
Preferred experience in Advanced Heart Failure, transplant, cardiology, or cardiovascular critical care
Strong interest in caring for complex cardiovascular and critically ill patients
Responsibilities
Assess and manage patients on the inpatient cardiology consult service with the attending cardiologist
Develop and implement evidence-based care plans for cardiovascular conditions
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and therapies
Participate in daily rounds and coordinate care with the healthcare team
Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment plans
Support safe transitions of care and maintain accurate medical records
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to manage a diverse range of cardiovascular conditions
Access to advanced diagnostic tools and therapies
Focus on patient education and family involvement
Potential for professional development in a high-acuity setting
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will collaborate with the USF Cardiology Consult Team to care for patients on the inpatient cardiology consult service. Working closely with attending cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the APP will manage patients with a broad range of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Responsibilities:
Assess and manage patients on the inpatient cardiology consult service in collaboration with the attending cardiologist.
Develop and implement evidence-based care plans for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe medications and therapies within the APP's scope of practice.
Participate in daily rounds and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
Support safe transitions of care and maintain timely, accurate medical record documentation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with appropriate acute care certification
Current or eligible Florida APRN or Physician Assistant licensure
National board certification as applicable
Advanced Heart Failure, transplant, cardiology, cardiovascular critical care, or other relevant high-acuity inpatient experience preferred
Strong interest in the care of complex cardiovascular and critically ill patients
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital is a non-profit medical center located in Tampa, Florida. The hospital was founded in 1927 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the state. Tampa General Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, and organ transplantation. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Tampa General Hospital is also a teaching hospital, and is affiliated with the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
