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Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA)- Bariatrics – (240001Q7) Description Facility Profile TGH is the areaxe2x80x99s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Childrenxe2x80x99s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the regionxe2x80x99s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America’s Best Hospital’s in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time xe2x80x93 an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc. Job Summary 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. Qualifications 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. 8a-5p. M-F. Primary Location: Tampa Work Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606 Eligible for Remote Work: On Site Job: Advance Practice Provider Organization: TGH – Hospital Schedule: Full-time Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shift: Day Job Job Type: On Site Minimum Salary: 105,000.00 Job Posting: May 22, 2024, 8:22:17 AM