Neurology Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider - Specialist

Ut-Health-Science-Center-At-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio's Department of Neurology seeks a full-time Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join the Center for Brain Health Neurology Clinic. The role emphasizes collaborative care within a dynamic neurology team and close work with licensed physicians.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, taking histories, performing neurological exams, and formulating management plans in partnership with physicians.

Qualifications

• APRN/PA candidates must hold TX license as APRN or PA and DEA certification.
• Nurse Practitioners need MSN or DNP; PAs need accredited PA program and bachelor's degree.
• Board certification and state licensure are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and obtain medical history in neurology clinic.
• Perform neurologic examinations and assessments, interpret findings.
• Develop and implement management plans with supervising physicians.
• Potential involvement in clinical trials as part of care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

MSN or DNP

PA bachelor's + accredited PA program

Tools

DEA certification

Board certification

Job description

Neurology Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider - Specialist

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (Specialist)

The Department of Neurology, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, is seeking a full-time faculty advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) with excellent clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the neurology care team at the Center for Brain Health Neurology Clinic.

As an integral member of the neurology team, the advanced practice provider will provide specialty medical care and participate in clinical trials in collaboration with licensed physicians. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, obtaining history, performing physical assessments, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and implementing an appropriate management plan in collaboration with physicians.

Educational requirements for Nurse Practitioners include a master’s in nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice is preferred) and certification. Physician Assistant candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is preferred) and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.

All candidates must have a current Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant, applicable board certification, and DEA certification.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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