Nurse Practitioner Traveler

We are excited to announce an opening for a Nurse Practitioner Traveler in Seminole/ Orange County. As a Nurse Practitioner Traveler is responsible for providing continuing and comprehensive medical care and health maintenance to senior-age patients. IMA’s Nurse Practitioner traveler exercises outstanding diagnostic services, cares for the patients, and provides them with appropriate healthcare services that meet state and national standards of care. Additionally, this person is also responsible for conducting comprehensive annual health assessments. These health assessments will involve closing quality care gaps, identification and documentation of chronic medical conditions, and education and counseling of patients regarding their conditions and lifestyle improvement. 

This position will require the practitioner to travel to multiple locations and spend at least 50% of the time functioning as a primary care provider, with the remaining amount of time spent conducting annual health assessments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Completes administrative assignments as requested by the Medical Director and partners with providers within the practice to ensure a collaborative environment.
• Actively participates in monthly provider team meetings and performance reviews with the Medical Director.
• Interviews, examines, diagnoses, and provides treatment to patients during routine check-ups, for injuries and illnesses, and during annual wellness visits. 
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, interprets results and communicates appropriate treatment options to patients. May be referred to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Reviews and maintains patients' records and medical histories in a timely fashion and records patients' progress.
• May perform minor surgical procedures such as wound care, suturing, joint aspirations and injections, and administering immunizations.
• Evaluates physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Checks for and addresses common senior health problems (such as falls, memory concerns, depression, incontinence, pain, isolation, polypharmacy).
• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing, including addressing medical advance care planning.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensures that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Accurately records correct healthcare diagnoses to ensure correct billing.
• May order or assist in ordering medical supplies and equipment.
• Stays current on the latest medical research, practices, and procedures impacting adult medicine.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Driving to multiple clinics to treat patients.
• All other duties as assigned based on licensure and business need.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May assist with the management of assigned Medical Assistants.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements: 

• Fully state-licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
• 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner working as a primary care provider in an outpatient office setting
• EMR Experience 
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Valid Florida Driver's License 
• Travel to any of our IMA clinics as needed

Preferred

• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
• eClinical Works experience
• Managed Care experience/Medicare Advantage experience in a Primary care setting

About IMA Medical Group:

IMA Medical Group is a visionary and dynamic company focused on high-quality primary care services, with doctors and professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of the elderly. With multiple locations throughout Central Florida, we reiterate our commitment to providing quality medical care and an exceptional experience on each visit. That is the peace of mind and convenience that our patients deserve.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and Paid Major Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply:

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you are right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

IMA Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we comply with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

IMA Medical Group participates in E-Verify, as required by the Florida Medicaid program.

IMA Medical Group maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.