Administrative Skills, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Communication Skills, Consulting, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Injections, Medical Office, Nurse Practitioner, Ophthalmology, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Gainesville, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:
Position Summary The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (APP) will provide patient care in both the outpatient clinic and hospital consult settings under the supervision of an attending ophthalmologist. The APP will evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic eye conditions, respond to inpatient and emergency consults, and perform office-based ophthalmic procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Obtain medical histories and perform focused ophthalmic examinations
Perform and/or assist with office-based procedures such as intravitreal injections and minor ophthalmic interventions
Conduct routine follow-up visits and pre- and post-operative assessments
Coordinate diagnostic testing, procedures, and interdisciplinary care planning
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in ophthalmology
Proficiency or familiarity with office-based ophthalmic procedures (e.g., intravitreal injections, lasers, minor surgeries)
Strong communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills
Flexibility to work effectively in both inpatient consult and outpatient clinic settings
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.