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

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks an Instructor of Surgery - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Plastic Surgery) to provide care for Plastic Surgery patients under physician supervision. The role supports evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and independently managing postoperative follow-up visits.

Responsibilities include surgical first assist, perioperative assessments, diagnostics, patient education, and supervising PA/NP students.

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, demonstrating the manual dexterity for surgical support.
• Use surgical instruments and techniques, including scalpel, electrocautery, sterile technique.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and perform perioperative assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies (x-rays, ECGs, labs).
• Develop assessments and care plans with supervising physician.
• Perform injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and home care instructions.
• Maintain clinical records and document patient status and treatments.
• Provide postoperative follow-up and health maintenance care.
• Guide PA and NP students on the service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Perioperative care

Patient education

Education

Master's degree from an accredited PA/NP program

Texas licensure as PA/NP

No prior experience required

Job description

Instructor of Surgery - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Plastic Surgery) Job Description Job Title: Instructor of Surgery - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Plastic Surgery) Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

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.

Requisition ID: 26472

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.