Medicine-Pulmonary (Instructor - Physician Assistant)

Baylor-College-of-Medicin; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks an Instructor (Physician Assistant) to provide advanced practice care in the medical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital.

The role sits within the Department of Medicine's Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section, focusing on patient care and critical care services in the Texas Medical Center, collaborating with the supervising physician and care team.

Competenze

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Mansioni

• 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 notes 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.

Formazione

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title:

Medicine-Pulmonary (Instructor - Physician Assistant) Division: Medicine Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Medicine - Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking an Instructor (Physician Assistant) to serve as an advanced practice provider for the medical intensive care unit at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section within the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is focused on patient care including critical care services at BSLMC in the Texas Medical Center.

Job Duties

• 1. Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• 2. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• 3. Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• 4. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• 5. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• 6. Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
• 7. Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
• 8. Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• 9. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

This individual must possess a willingness to cooperate and work towards solutions that benefit all parties involved, works well individually and with others; demonstrates knowledge of internal and external patient needs, addresses complaints, makes and meets realistic commitments, and effectively communicates needs; maintains all channels of communication via efficient verbal and written methods; provides concise, complete, and professional information to others; responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn as well as takes responsibility and accountability for actions; willingness to assist others; possess critical thinking and problem solving skills; escalates issues to management; supports team members; meets deadlines; acts upon directives; and takes initiative to resolve issues to produce a quality outcome.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Requisition ID: 23966

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.