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UF Health

Gainesville, Florida

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Community Surgery | Gainesville

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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About the Role

Inpatient, clinic, ED, or ICU assignment. Acute Care ARNP or PA required. Shared call and phone coverage. Gainesville, FL.

Join UF Health as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Community Surgery, Gainesville in Gainesville, Florida, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UF Health as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Community Surgery, Gainesville.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care, including patient rounds, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning across inpatient, emergency, and clinic settings. They will collaborate with attending physicians to manage patient status and facilitate necessary therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess a current, clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Florida. Specific certifications such as AGACNP, PNP-AC, or FNP are required depending on the assigned specialty area.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience: 2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingPhysical examinationsDiagnostic testingPrescribing medicationsInpatient careEmergency medicineCritical careClinical documentationCare coordinationPatient educationRoundingTreatment planningConsultation

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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About UF Health

Hospitals and Health Care

Gainesville, FL

5,001-10,000 employees

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Benefits & Perks

Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

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