Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Surgery - Trauma | Day | Full-Time

UF Health

2 days ago

FloridaFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Florida

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UF Health as a Trauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner – Full-Time Days in United States.

Key Responsibilities

may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.

For ICU assignment, assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients.

Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join UF Health as a Trauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner – Full-Time Days.

Key Skills

Patient CarePhysical ExaminationsMedical History TakingDiagnostic TestingPrescribing MedicationsPatient EducationTrauma CareInpatient ManagementEmergency MedicineICU CareTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationConsultation CoordinationBLS

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Surgery - Trauma | Day | Full-Time at UF Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at UF Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

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 physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Examinations, Medical History Taking, Diagnostic Testing, Prescribing Medications, Patient Education, Trauma Care, Inpatient Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The practitioner will assist attending physicians in the care and management of patients across inpatient, emergency, and clinic settings. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and facilitating patient treatment plans.

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