Job Description

Job Overview

The Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care and management to patients diagnosed with or at risk for infectious diseases. This role includes comprehensive patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, education, and follow-up care under established clinical protocols and in collaboration with supervising physicians. The NP will support high-quality patient care in outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings while adhering to established regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations focused on infectious disease conditions.

• Develop and implement treatment plans in coordination with supervising infectious disease physicians.

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and organizational guidelines.

• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic procedures related to infectious disease.

• Manage patient care related to conditions such as HIV, Hepatitis, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, postoperative infections, antimicrobial-resistant infections, and travel-related illnesses.

• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and clinical results.

• Provide patient education regarding disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modification.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nursing staff, case managers, infection prevention, and pharmacy.

• Document all patient encounters and medical decisions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) timely and accurately.

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, clinical meetings, and ongoing professional development.

• Maintain strict compliance with infection control standards, HIPAA regulations, and clinical best practices.

• Support clinical research or public health initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) required.

• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.

• National Board Certification as an Adult NP, Family NP, or Acute Care NP (preferred).

• DEA license required or eligible.

• Infectious Disease certification or experience preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical NP experience (Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferred).

• Experience with chronic infectious disease management and antimicrobial stewardship highly valued.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Compensation:
• Competitive per-visit and per-procedure rates based on complexity and specialty.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position , and you will be responsible for managing your own taxes and benefits.

Join our team and become a trusted partner in delivering exceptional care to patients across  Miami, Broward, Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Pinellas, Polk County and Tampa . Together, let’s transform lives with expertise, compassion, and dedication.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Disease
• Dermatology
• Geriatrics
• Pain Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Pulmonology
• Urology
• Wound Care

Work Location: Travel Required

This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team member(s).  Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.  

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.  

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP  

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company / our clients and can be changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.

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