Specialization:
Acute Care

Job Summary:

Advanced Practice Provider Critical Care Fellowship

Cultivating certified providers with the highest regard for evidence-based medicine, professional practice, and critical care clinical experience.

Our vision is to prepare outstanding acute care nurse practitioners and certified physician assistants with in-depth didactic material, practical simulation, and strong clinical experiences, while developing critical thinking and procedural skills for successful critical care practice.

Fellowship program
Our 9 month program at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital gives acute care nurse practitioners or physician assistants the post-training competence with common invasive ICU procedures allowing them to rapidly enter the ICU provider workforce. New graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Applicants must be acute care boarded, licensed NP or PA with an active Florida license before starting the fellowship
• Rotations with focus on critically ill cardiovascular, medical, neuro, and surgical patient populations
• Receive feedback through exams, regular evaluations by each mentor, and competency-based procedure validation forms
• Supervised Clinical hours and dedicated educational hours each week
• 36-48 hours each week combined clinical work and didactic learning
• Salary and Benefits provided

About HCA Healthcare Intensivist Services:

• The largest and fastest growing intensivist group in the US with over 300 physicians and more than 200 APPs
• HHIS joined with HCA Healthcare to change the way critical care medicine is practiced
• We provide patient-focused, evidence-based solutions improve quality, efficiency, and outcomes in the lives of the critically ill patients we serve

About the Group and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital:

• Busy program with high acuity patient population
• ACGME Residency Program with residents rotating through ICU
• DNV accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program
• 24 bed mix med/surg & Neuro ICU, 24 bed mixed CV/CCU
• Located in Gainesville, Florida
• Trusted community hospital
• Provides full-service medical and surgical acute care
• 523 licensed beds and growing
• Three freestanding Emergency Service locations, in addition to main ER
• Accredited Chest Pain Center & DNV-GL accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Ranked top two in HCA Healthcare for stroke care in 2020
• Certified as a Key Top-Quality Performer by Joint Commission
• Evolving Graduate Medical Education Program

Nestled in the landscape of North Central Florida, Gainesville is known for its preservation of historic buildings, art, cultural diversity, and the beauty of its natural surroundings; including numerous springs, lakes, outdoor parks and museums. Not far from either coast, Gainesville is just a short drive to sandy beaches and some of Florida's most notable attractions. Recognized as one of Florida's most livable cities, Gainesville is an innovative city that combines both a small and big town feel.