Physician Assistant (APRN/PA)- Bariatrics

1 month ago
FloridaFull TimeBariatric Surgery

Job Description

About the Role

Join Tampa General Hospital as a Physician Assistant (APRN/PA)- Bariatrics in United States.

Key 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.
  • Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Tampa General Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

NursingMedical ServicesHealth PromotionDisease PreventionDiagnosisAcute Disease ManagementChronic Disease ManagementAutonomous PracticeCollaborationProtocol MaintenanceSupervising Physician CollaborationOutpatient ManagementPreoperative CarePostoperative Follow-upsOrdering LabsOrdering Imaging

Requirements

Applicants must hold current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida, and ideally possess Adult Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner preference, though Acute Care will be considered. At least one year of clinical experience in primary care or surgical settings is preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (APRN/PA)- Bariatrics at Tampa General Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Bariatric Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Bariatric Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Bariatric Surgery position at Tampa General Hospital is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing, Medical Services, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, Acute Disease Management, Chronic Disease Management, Autonomous Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Bariatric Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The APRN or Physician Assistant provides nursing and medical services focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Responsibilities include managing patients pre- and post-bariatric surgery, ordering diagnostics, and providing weig...

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About Tampa General Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Tampa, FL
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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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