Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

Job description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) with Infectious Disease Experience
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: True Health Locations
Content Last Revised: 11/04/2026
Organization Overview
The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone.
Job Summary
The duties of a Family Medicine mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned. This positions should include experience with Infectious Disease in the primary care setting. The provider would manage primary care of family medicine patients including those with infectious diseases. The Infectious Disease provider will focus on patients needing management and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and emerging infectious diseases. The provider will collaborate with other primary care and specialty providers (i.e. behavioral health, dentisty) to improve outcomes amongst the population served.
Key Responsibilities
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Compassion and patient-centered care
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and quality standards

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
• Examine patients and record history
• Adhere to proper charting protocols
• Discuss with physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
• Order or execute tests or images as needed
• Submit health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician, as applicable
• Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report findings to patients
• Administer or prescribe treatment and medications within the Provider’s authorized scope of practice
• Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• Refer patients to specialists as required for patient's well-being
• Perform minor surgical procedures within the Provider’s scope of practice and privileges
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to appropriate governmental authorities as applicable
• Report incidences to the Department of Risk and Compliance
• Completion and reporting of incidents through the intranet
• Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
• Report suspected child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance, in accordance with applicable reporting requirements
• Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
• Represent True Health in the community and at community events
• Provide coverage for on-call responsibilities, as assigned
• Participate in Peer Review Process, as indicated
• Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals, as assigned
• Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
• Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies, including Nurse Stats
• Other responsibilities as assigned

INFECTIOUS DISEASE FUNCTIONS
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic infectious diseases
• Provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, including initiation, monitoring, and modifying antiretroviral therapy management
• Knowledgeable of HIV prevention treatments (i.e. PrEP, PEP) and transmission
• Monitoring for HIV-associated comorbidities, including opportunistic infections, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, metabolic disorders, and malignancies
• Evaluate and treat Hepatitis A, B, and C infections and manage uncomplicated treatment and coordinate care with specialists in advanced cases
• Evaluate and treat Tuberculosis infections
• Manage sexually transmitted infections diagnosis, treatment, and co-morbidities
• Manage and treat emerging infectious disease conditions
• Coordinate care with other specialties for management and treatment
• Assist in the development of protocols for communicable disease management
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress
• Provide patient education on the management, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease

Essential Functions
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Leadership
• Professional Judgement
• Planning/Organizing
• Quality Control
• Safety/Security
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Administration/Operations
• Vision

Minimum Qualifications
• Education:
• Current National Board Certification
• HIV Specialist certification or significant HIV clinical experience (American Academy of HIV Medicine HIV Specialist certification preferred)
• Experience:
• Prior experience working in a Federally Qualified Heath Center (FQHC) or community health center strongly preferred.
• Experience providing care to underserved, uninsured, Medicaid, and Medicare populations.
• Knowledge of FQHC regulations, HRSA requirements, quality measures and value-based care initiatives.
• Experience managing diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and behavioral health patients.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferrable EPIC or similar systems.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based model with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, pharmacists and care coordinators.
• Experience in management and treatment for Ryan White Program, preferred
• Licenses or Certifications:
• Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Preferred and or within 6-months of employment.
• Criminal Background Clearance:
• True Health is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n), and partners with agencies that require criminal background checks. True Health has established policies and procedures that may influence the overall employment process, hiring, and “just cause” for the termination of employees. An employee’s career could be shortened if there is a violation of any policies and procedures.
• Prohibited criminal behavior is defined in Florida Statute (F.S.) 408.809. Any employee arrested for any offense outlined in the F.S.408.809 will be immediately suspended and remain suspended until the charges are disposed of in court. The employee will be terminated for an arrest or conviction of any violation listed above.

DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENINGS
A post-offer drug and alcohol screen is a requirement for employment. Failure to successfully pass the drug/alcohol screen will be cause for the offer to be rescinded. Employees are subject to random drug/alcohol screenings throughout the duration of their employment with True Health. If an employee fails to pass the drug/alcohol screening, then this shall become grounds for discipline up to and including immediate termination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The employee is subject to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee is subject to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• The employee is required to use close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
• A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Required for all positions)
The employee will work as the needs of the operation require. Normal work days and hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am – 6pm and Fridays, 8am – 12pm; however, there will be times when the employee will need to come in or work on “off hours” or “off days” to meet the needs of the position.