Medicine - Immunology, Allergy & Rheumatology (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care under physician supervision in the Department of Medicine's Geriatrics division.

The NP/PA will act as a primary care provider, conducting routine and urgent care, maintaining patient records, and following Texas regulatory requirements while collaborating with physicians to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Competenze

• PA program degree required.
• Experience in outpatient clinic setting preferred.
• Current RN and NP licensure in Texas required.
• BLS certification required.
• DEA license required or can be processed onboarding.

Mansioni

• Identify, evaluate, and address acute and chronic health issues; promote preventive care.
• Collaborate with physician; refer or consult as needed.
• Handle initial consultations and follow-up diagnoses/treatments.
• Communicate test results to patients and caregivers.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care and medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records per state standards.
• Prepare cardiac clearance letters for referrals and transplant workups.
• Prescribe medications per TX Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Follow ACC and AHA guidelines in practice.
• Provide follow-up care in a private practice setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

NP/PA credentials

Outpatient clinic

BLS certification

DEA license

TX licensure

Formazione

Physician Assistant program degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Medicine - Immunology, Allergy & Rheumatology (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Position Details

Division: Medicine Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

A licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up patient care under the supervision of one physician in the practice of Geriatrics in The Department of Medicine at Harris Health System within the House Calls Program.

The NP/PA will function as a primary care provider maintaining and promoting the health of the patient at times providing routine, urgent or overflow care.

The NP/PA provides age and specialty appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved conforming to the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) or the Texas Board of Medical Examiners rules and regulations as well as all federal, state, or local laws, affecting the NP/PA's current area of practice.

Job Duties

• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses acute and chronic problems as well as disease prevention and health promotion issues of the patients while administering quality patient care.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with the physician, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Responsible for initial consultation and/or follow up diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic healthcare issues of clinic patients.
• Responsible for communicating test results and recommendations to patients and/or their caregivers.
• Responsive to the questions and concerns of patients and their family members.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and or medications.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physicians and peers and receives and implements constructive directives.
• Prepares cardiac clearance letters to referring physicians, for transplant and pre-operative clearance.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with prescriptive authority granted by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Maintains professional certification as dictated by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Follows latest ACC and AHA guidelines as protocol and standard of care which shall be defined to promote the exercise of professional judgment by the NP/PA commensurate with his/her education and experience.
• Review billing cases log.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace and is a leader in this regard.
• Provides follow up patient care within a private practice setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Degree from an approved/accredited Physician Assistant program.

Required: Prior outpatient clinic experience.

Required: Current license as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Required: Current Drug Enforcement Administration License (Can be processed once onboard)

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

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.