APP - Hospitalist. Instr.I
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and time off.
Job Description
The Department of Neurology is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the University of South Florida Neurology Hospitalist in the in the Crystal River and Spring Hill/Brooksville areas.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Neurology Hospitalist delivers comprehensive inpatient neurological care to patients admitted with acute and complex neurological conditions.
Working collaboratively with neurologists, hospitalists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams, the APP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of neurological disorders in the hospital setting.
This role focuses on timely, evidence-based patient care, including conducting neurological assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress throughout hospitalization. The APP also provides patient and family education, participates in discharge planning, and ensures continuity of care across services. Duty hours are Mon-Fri, day shifts only.
The APP Neurology Hospitalist plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes, supporting clinical efficiency, and maintaining high standards of neurological care within the inpatient environment.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold.
Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.
Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.
News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.
The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Key Responsibilities
The APP Neurology Hospitalist delivers comprehensive inpatient neurological care by evaluating, diagnosing, and managing complex neurological conditions. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments, order diagnostic tests, and ensure continuity of care through discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Medical degree and be a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. The role requires certification as outlined in Florida Statutes and the ability to meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP - Hospitalist. Instr.I at University of South Florida a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine (NP) — ranked against 272 active Hospital Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Florida, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$130k (63 salary observations; 251 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,960 salary observations; 6,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
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.
Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs
36 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution36 jobs · 29 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks29 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Child & Adolescent PMHNP in Haverford, PA
LifeStance Health · Haverford, Pennsylvania
Child & Adolescent PMHNP in Multiple Philadelphia Suburbs PA
LifeStance Health · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner - ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment (Iowa)
$120/hrLocum Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
$110-$120/hr