Lakewood Ranch Medical Center·Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The role involves providing inpatient Neurohospitalist services, including consultative neurology care, to treat a wide spectrum of neurological disorders across two hospitals. Key duties include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and focusing on acute stroke care.
Opportunity Details We are seeking a skilled Neurohospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate to join our growing inpatient neurology team at Manatee Memorial Hospital and the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in sunny, Florida. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a great schedule, allowing you to focus on delivering high quality patient care. You'll work alongside a collaborative team in a nationally recognized healthcare system committed to excellence. Quick Facts Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: 7 on/7 off schedule Location: Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch, Florida Practice Setting: Inpatient neurology across two hospitals Support/Care Team: Clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordinators, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, and intensivists EMR: Cerner
Provide inpatient Neurohospitalist services to Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewoood Ranch Medical Center Treat a wide range of neurological disorders with a focus on acute stroke care Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordinators, and dedicated care management professionals. Comprehensive onsite neurosurgery services to support patient care Compensation & Benefits No state income tax Competitive salary Productivity incentives Additional Shift Coverage Opportunities Commencement Bonus Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid malpractice insurance CME allowance with professional development support
Active or the ability to obtain a Florida Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) license Previous experience in Neurology or as an APP Neurohospitalist, strongly preferred Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills About the Organization & CommunityManatee Memorial HospitalLocated in Bradenton, FL, serving the community for over 70 years. The 319-bed facility offers emergency care, cardiac and cardiovascular surgery, robotic-assisted surgery with daVinci system, comprehensive orthopedic and oncology services, women’s and children’s care including Level II NICU, supported by over 800 medical staff. Lakewood Ranch Medical CenterLocated in Lakewood Ranch, a 120-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital serving a fast-growing community with emergency services, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, stroke care, robotic and general surgery programs, and 750+ affiliated physicians. A $120M expansion including a five-story ICU and progressive care tower is underway, opening December 2025. Discover Life in Manatee County, FloridaBradenton and Lakewood Ranch combine coastal beauty with vibrant community living: Outdoor Paradise with beaches like Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Arts & Culture including the Village of the Arts and Riverwalk Family-friendly neighborhoods and excellent schools Golf, recreation, and resort-style communities Close to Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Petersburg for professional sports, cultural and travel amenities Lakewood Ranch is a rapidly growing master-planned community with diverse shopping, dining, entertainment, and miles of trails and green spaces For more information or to apply contact me today! April Heiselt In-House Physician Recruiter Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) april.heiselt@uhsinc.com (662) 648-9999
Candidates must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida, with previous experience in Neurology or as an APP Neurohospitalist strongly preferred. Outstanding communication skills and a strong commitment to excellent patient care are also required.
Market context
In Florida, advanced-practice roles typically see steady demand in settings that need licensed Nurse Practitioners with broad patient-care skills. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board certification, current BLS, and experience with both adult and pediatric IV therapy, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, certification, and pediatric/adult care experience match the posting before applying.
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