Advanced Practice Provider - Open Access Primary Care - Westchase
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) – Open Access provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care across the continuum, with a primary focus on improving access, care transitions, and clinic efficiency. This role supports same-day access, post-hospital follow-up, pre-operative optimization, and overflow care for established provider panels.
Job description
The Open Access APP functions similarly to a primary care provider in clinical scope but does not maintain an independent patient panel. Instead, this role serves as a flexible, high-impact resource to enhance patient access, reduce delays in care, and support continuity across ambulatory and inpatient transitions.
The APP works both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions. The APP will be held accountable for quality metrics, HCC coding, patient satisfaction, and chart closure data. The APP will work, in conjunction with the care team, to respond to patient messages, return patient phone calls, and follow-up on diagnostic testing. After hours and weekend call is required and is distributed evenly among all primary care providers. This position plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and optimizing clinic throughput.
Requirements
- Current licensure as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida
- FNP or dual Adult Gerontology Primary Care & Pediatrics board certification required for APRNs
- At least one year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider required
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.