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

LocumTenens.com · United States

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-223228-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 McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary. Cultural attractions in the Okeechobee and Glades region include the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center and Cattleman's Square, a bronze sculpture garden depicting a historic cattle drive. Atlantic beaches are located within approximately one hour's drive, adding to the range of activities available during time away from assignment.

About the Clinician's 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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