APRN or PA Instructor I – Surgery (General Surgery)

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-6120-000 / Dept Of Surgery

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9004 / Instructor I

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00058887

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health’s mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician’s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an APRN/PA to further increase our patient access and provide coordination and continuity of care for patients in the division of General/Gastrointestinal Surgery. Applicants are expected to: a) (i) have graduated from an institution approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), (ii) be currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (iii) have a valid State Florida Medical License, and (iv) to have a minimum of 2 years of experience with in the care of surgical patients. OR b) (i) have graduated from an institution approved by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification ( ABSNC), (ii) have a current certification for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) in adult-gerontology (AG) patients, (iii) have valid State Florida Medical License, and (iv) to have a minimum of 2 years of experience with in the care of surgical patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CLINICAL DUTIES: Clinical duties include direct patient care for established and acute patients, including pre-and post-op patients. Serves as an extension of our physician providers in the Gastrointestinal Surgery division.
• OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned by Division Chief.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Work Environment

• Office or other indoor work area – More than 50%
• Bloodborne pathogens – Between 25% and 50%
• Biological test samples – Less than 25%

Physical Demands

• Sitting in a typical office environment-Between 25% and 50%
• Standing-Between 25% and 50%
• Walking-Between 25% and 50%
• Manual Dexterity-100%
• Pushing or pulling-Less than 25%

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Master’s or Medical degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.

Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in ARC-PA or NCSBN + ACNP-AG.

PREFERRED:

Experience with General, Foregut, and/or Bariatric Surgery patients

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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level #1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38252

Posting Date: 11/18/2024

Posting End Date: Until Filled

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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