Division : Medicine
Work Arrangement :
Location : Houston, TX
Salary Range : FLSA Status : Exempt
FLSA Status : Exempt
Work Schedule : Summary
Summary
The Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to provide advanced care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician at Harris Health System's Ben Taub Hospital and Quentin Mease facilities.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Required : Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE : Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
- Experience Required : None required.
- Certification / Licenses / Registration : Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board.
Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.
18714
Requisition ID : 18714
30+ days ago