Nurse Practitioner - Orange County, FL

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - In-Home Primary Care
Location: Orlando, Edgewood, Belle Isle, Winter Park, Maitland, Eatonville, Apopka
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
Visits: ~5-7 per day
On-Call: Paid, telephonic only, every 6-8 weeks
Assignment Length: 90 days
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide in-home and community-based primary care to patients across the Orlando area. This is a highly impactful role focused on preventing avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations by delivering longitudinal, relationship-based care.
You'll work closely with a registered nurse and collaborate with each patient's primary care provider to identify red flags, manage chronic conditions, and keep patients healthy at home. This is not a one-time assessment role-patients are seen regularly based on need, ranging from twice a month to once every three months.
What You'll Do
In-Home & Community-Based Care

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and medication reviews
• Provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, group homes, and other delegated locations
• Diagnose conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions
• Prescribe and adjust medications while educating patients on safe use
• Promote preventive care, including immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle counseling
• Serve as the patient's primary care provider of record

Patient Support & Follow-Up

• Provide ongoing education to empower patients in self-management
• Build strong rapport through compassionate bedside manner
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to evaluate progress and adjust care plans
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation within 48 hours of each visit

Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with physicians, RNs, and other care team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, and privacy standards

On-Call Coverage

• Participate in paid telephonic on-call rotation every 6-8 weeks
• Provide 24/7 support to patients during on-call weeks

Travel

• Travel between patient homes within assigned territory
• Must have reliable transportation and valid insurance

Qualifications
Required

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice
• Certification as FNP, AGNP, or PA
• Active DEA license
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency with EMR systems
• Valid driver's license (3+ years), clean driving record (7+ years), and reliable insured vehicle
• Ability to pass comprehensive background and drug screening

Preferred

• 2+ years of primary care or longitudinal care experience
• Home-based visit experience
• HEDIS/STAR or HCC documentation experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and navigate various home environments
• Frequent driving between patient locations
• Ability to interpret data, problem-solve, and make clinical decisions independently
• Comfort working in patient homes, including variable environmental conditions