Hepatology & Liver Transplant APP Instructor

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to join the hepatology and liver transplant team in an outpatient role. The APP will contribute to chronic liver disease management and work closely with hepatologists and transplant surgeons.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for Baylor faculty benefits, with a schedule of four 10-hour days and on-call coverage as described.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA/NP program and board certification are required.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain is required.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate patient response to care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures (paracentesis, imaging, labs).
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Instruct patients on therapies, home care, and health maintenance.
• Document accurately in the EPIC EMR system.
• Provide follow-up care and health maintenance for patients.
• Supervise PA/NP students, medical students, or residents.
• Coordinate with transplant team for evaluated patients and communicate with families.
• Promote a positive, team-based work environment; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gastroenterology/hepatology experience

DEA registration

Education

Master's degree from an accredited PA/NP program

Board certification by appropriate certifying organization

Texas licensure as Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to join the hepatology and liver transplant team in an outpatient role. The APP will contribute to chronic liver disease management and work closely with hepatologists and transplant surgeons.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for Baylor faculty benefits, with a schedule of four 10-hour days and on-call coverage as described.