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Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Acute Care

Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Acute Care

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth HoustonHouston, TX, US
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Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Acute Care

The Acute Care Surgery team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team! This department is committed to teamwork and excellence, providing excellent care for the acutely ill and injured.

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement / pension plan!

Position Summary

Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.

Position Key Accountabilities

  • Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
  • Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
  • Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
  • Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
  • Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
  • Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
  • Makes medical recommendations and / or referrals.
  • Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
  • Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Certifications / Skills

    Nurse Practitioner : Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

    Specialty Certification Required by Department : ACNP

    Physician Assistant : Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.

    Minimum Education

    Nurse Practitioner : Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

    Physician Assistant : Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

    Minimum Experience

    None

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.

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    Advanced Practice Provider • Houston, TX, US