Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Florida Near Lake Okeechobee

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-FL

Title: NP

Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 months

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Clinic

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This facility operates as a corrections clinic in Florida, delivering primary care services to an adult patient population within a secure clinical environment. The facility maintains established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery and is supported by medical assistants, security staff, and other on-site clinicians. Clinical workflows are structured to address the primary care needs of the patient population served.
About the Facility Location
The assignment is located near Lake Okeechobee in Florida, which spans approximately 730 square miles and offers access to fishing, boating, and wildlife experiences such as airboat tours and visits to McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary. Cultural attractions in the Okeechobee and Glades region include the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center and Cattlemans Square, a bronze sculpture garden depicting a historic cattle drive. Atlantic beaches are located within approximately one hours drive, adding to the range of activities available during time away from assignment.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians will provide clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population at an on-site corrections facility in Florida, working Monday and Tuesday on 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for a total of 20 hours per week. The expected caseload is 15-20 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions within a structured correctional environment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 15-20 PPD

Support Staff: MAs, security staff, and other clinicians

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

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