Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Role: Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

• Setting: Post-acute and skilled nursing care facilities

• Schedule: Full-time (5 days per week)

• Compensation: Up to $180K annually; bonus potential

• Contract: 1099

• Locations: Multiple facilities in Sarasota and Venice, FL

Description

Provide comprehensive infectious disease care in post-acute care settings, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Conduct infection-focused assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic infectious diseases, and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Maintain accurate EMR documentation and support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and return-to-hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Provide infectious disease–focused patient care in post-acute care settings

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments emphasizing infection-related conditions

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic infections (respiratory, urinary, skin/soft tissue, bloodstream)

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based infectious disease guidelines

• Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapies in accordance with state regulations and antimicrobial stewardship principles

• Support infection prevention and control initiatives within the facility

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed

• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

• Support initiatives focused on reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license OR Active PA license and NCCPA certification

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• CPR BCLS/BLS certified

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

Benefits

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain consistent patient volume

• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink

• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage

• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment focused on high-quality patient care