Cardiology Instructor: NP/PA for Advanced Heart Care

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston invites applications for an Instructor role focused on Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant duties within Cardiology. The position spans outpatient and inpatient care under the Heart Failure, LVAD, and Heart Transplant Team.

Applicants must hold Texas licensure, have an advanced degree, board certification, and adult-care clinical experience. Collaboration with cardiology physicians and the care team is essential to deliver high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Must have clinical experience in specialized care of an adult population and have completed an advanced level educational program.
• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience, as required per licensure.
• Current license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Appropriate board certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Adult patient care

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston invites applications for an Instructor role focused on Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant duties within Cardiology. The position spans outpatient and inpatient care under the Heart Failure, LVAD, and Heart Transplant Team.

Applicants must hold Texas licensure, have an advanced degree, board certification, and adult-care clinical experience. Collaboration with cardiology physicians and the care team is essential to deliver high-quality patient care and