Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Hospitalist

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Job Description

FDHS South Shore Gastroenterology – Brandon, FL

Description

Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP, is seeking a full-time, passionate Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA) - GI Hospitalist to join our premier gastroenterology team.

This position is based at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offering an attractive 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with daily hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm. If you are looking for a collaborative environment with an excellent work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity for you..

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The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA) - Hospitalist will provide inpatient gastroenterology services and serve as a dedicated clinical resource for hospitalized patients requiring GI evaluation and management.

The FDHS provider will work closely with hospital-based gastroenterologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and other members of the hospital care team to provide timely, coordinated, and high-quality patient care. This is a hospital-based position and does not involve routine outpatient office responsibilities.

Our Culture: Inspire hope. Build your legacy. Discover a rewarding, fulfilling, well-balanced career at Florida Digestive Health Specialist, LLP. With providers and locations across Florida, FDHS is one of the largest single-specialty, physician-owned GI practices in the state.

FDHS was established in 2011 to provide comprehensive, high-quality gastroenterology services and foster advanced research for digestive health problems. With a growing team of nationally acclaimed care centers, providers, and staff, we continue to expand our reach to communities that need our care.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an APRN/PA to join our team and support our mission.

Essential Duties

  • Provide inpatient gastroenterology evaluation and management at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • Perform initial and follow-up consultations for hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate plans of care.
  • Collaborate closely with FDHS gastroenterologists regarding patient evaluation, treatment, and procedures.
  • Monitor patients throughout their hospitalization and communicate changes in clinical status to the appropriate physician.
  • Coordinate diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations, and follow-up care.
  • Assist with the evaluation and management of patients before and after GI procedures.
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and recommended procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency department providers, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
  • Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
  • Provide responsive, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

  • Active license in good standing with the state of Florida.
  • GI experience required.
  • Hospitalist experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with EMR charting systems.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary hospital team.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple hospitalized patients and competing clinical priorities.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology.
  • Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to production.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Positive and collaborative work environment

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee should be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for performing clinical duties effectively.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Florida Digestive Health Specialists to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

­When you join FDHS, you become part of a premier team striving to deliver unparalleled, personalized care while treating patients like family. And at FDHS, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Join our team at FDHS and make a difference in the lives of our patients and employees alike!

Key Responsibilities

The provider will perform inpatient gastroenterology consultations, physical examinations, and develop comprehensive care plans for hospitalized patients. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate diagnostic testing, procedures, and follow-up care while maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient consultationTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationHIPAA compliancePhysical examination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Hospitalist at Florida Digestive Health Specialists a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine (NP) — ranked against 273 active Hospital Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% 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.

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Living in Brandon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,643/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Florida Digestive Health Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Bradenton, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Performance-Based Bonus
Professional Development Opportunities