Instructor of Surgery - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Plastic Surgery)

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to care for Plastic Surgery patients under physician supervision.

The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and independently managing postoperative follow-up visits. Responsibilities include surgical assistance in the OR, perioperative care, ordering and interpreting tests, and educating patients on plan adherence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a surgical first assist and provide skilled intraoperative support.
• Use surgical instruments and adhere to sterile technique and OR policies.
• Obtain detailed histories and perform perioperative physical exams for plastic surgery patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (X-ray, EKG, labs, etc.).
• Develop assessments and care plans with supervising faculty.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and home care.
• Maintain clinical records and document patient status and treatments.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance per physician protocols.
• Support PA and NP students on the service.

Education

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide care for Plastic Surgery patients under physician supervision. This role supports the supervising physician in evaluating patients, assessing clinical needs, developing treatment plans, and independently managing postoperative follow-up visits.

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide care for Plastic Surgery patients under physician supervision. This role supports the supervising physician in evaluating patients, assessing clinical needs, developing treatment plans, and independently managing postoperative follow-up visits.

Job Duties

• Serve as a surgical first assist, demonstrating the manual dexterity required for effective surgical support.
• Use surgical instruments and techniques, including scalpel, electrocautery, sterile technique, and adherence to operating room policies and procedures.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations for perioperative care of plastic surgery patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other appropriate procedures.
• Develop assessments and care plans, including ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests in coordination with the supervising faculty physician.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
• Educate patients on prescribed treatment plans, home care instructions, and health maintenance.
• Maintain required clinical records and document patient status, treatments, and procedures in progress notes.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care consistent with physician-established protocols.
• Provide guidance and support to PA and NP students assigned to the service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
• No prior experience required.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.