Neurology Nurse Practitioner Job with Universal Health Services, Inc. in Bradenton, FL

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurohospitalist

Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton, FL

Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center are seeking a highly skilled Neurohospitalist Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to provide exceptional inpatient services at both hospitals in Manatee County. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, treating a wide spectrum of neurological disorders and providing consultative neurology services to inpatients. The schedule for this position is 7 on/7 off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient Neurohospitalist services, including consultative neurology care.
• Treat a wide range of neurological disorders with a focus on acute stroke care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordinators, and dedicated care management professionals.
• Comprehensive onsite neurosurgery services to support patient care needs.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Florida.
• Previous experience in Neurology or as an APP Neurohospitalist strongly preferred.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent patient care.
  
  

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive salary with productivity incentives
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance and professional development support
• No state income tax in Florida.
  
  

About Manatee Memorial Hospital

Located in Bradenton, FL, Manatee Memorial Hospital has been serving the community for over 70 years. This 319-bed facility offers:

• Emergency care for all ages
• Cardiac care and cardiovascular surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System
• Comprehensive orthopedic and oncology services
• Women’s and children’s care including a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• A multidisciplinary team of over 800 medical staff
  
  

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, located in the heart of one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities, is a 120-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital:

• Emergency services, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, stroke care, and more
• Robotic and general surgery programs
• Over 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals
• $120M expansion underway, including a five-story ICU and progressive care tower (opening 2026)
  
  

Discover Life in Manatee County, Florida

Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch offer an exceptional lifestyle combining coastal beauty with vibrant community living:

• Outdoor Paradise: Enjoy year-round sunshine, boating, fishing, and easy access to some of Florida’s top beaches like Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key.
• Arts & Culture: Explore the Village of the Arts, Riverwalk, museums, galleries, and year-round festivals.
• Family-Friendly: Excellent public and private schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and abundant parks.
• Golf & Recreation: Dozens of premier golf courses, tennis courts, and resort-style communities.
• City Access: Short drives to Sarasota’s cultural attractions, and easy commutes to Tampa and St. Petersburg for international travel, professional sports, and major events.
• A Dynamic Community: Lakewood Ranch is one of America's fastest-growing master-planned communities, offering diverse dining, shopping, entertainment, and miles of trails and green spaces.