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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
https://www.manateememorial.com/about
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)
https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/
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.
Contact:
Amal Elmogahzy
amal.elmogahzy@uhsinc.com
Karen DeSimone
Karen.desimone@uhsinc.com
Universal Health Services
Manatee Memorial Hospital | Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | Wellington Regional Medical Center
www.uhs.com