Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/ AGACNP)/ Physician Assistant | Surgical Critical Care Medicine | Full Time | Variable

This Critical Care Medicine position at UF Health 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient rounds, Diagnostic testing, Physical examinations, Prescribing medications, Patient education, Critical care, Emergency medicine, Surgical care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The incumbent will assist attending physicians in the care and management of patients across inpatient, emergency, clinic, and ICU settings. Responsibilities include conducting rounds, performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating treatment plans.