Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join their team in Houston. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to provide inpatient consultations and care within a renowned children’s hospital. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and a collaborative spirit, working alongside a board-certified physician to enhance patient outcomes. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing required.
• Current Texas license as a Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical history and physical examinations for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with physicians for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Assessment

Diagnostic Skills

Patient Education

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio

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Summary

CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.

Summary

CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Baylor College of Medicine - Christus Children's San Antonio seeks a full-time Advance Practice Provider. The role involves inpatient consultations, care in the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, and ambulatory clinic care. It includes a faculty appointment, competitive salary, and full benefits. The position is Monday-Friday with scheduled phone call coverage during other hours.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include working under the direction of a board-certified physician in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to provide health care services within scope of practice:

• Performs initial and periodic medical history and physical examinations as part of the support for the inpatient PM&R consult service, the inpatient rehabilitation program, the pediatric PM&R ambulatory clinic, and other multidisciplinary ambulatory clinics as assigned.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies in collaboration with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications and assists with medication management in collaboration with attending physician.
• Performs intrathecal baclofen pump refills and dose adjustments and coordinates the visits for these patients.
• Provides counseling to patients and caregivers on various physical and cognitive impairments, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborates with other specialty services for comprehensive patient care of children with a variety of disabilities including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, intensive care, and hospital medicine.
• Attends, participates and contributes to Division meetings, Department meetings, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Program meetings.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures and quality improvement projects when requested.
• Participates in new service program development when requested.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

• Physician Assistant Candidates: Master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Master’s degree in nursing.
  
  

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• Physician Assistant Candidates: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP).
  
  

Experience Required: None required.

Specialty certification as required by department.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking, ability to prioritize task completion and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with other specialists and team members
• Demonstrate strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills particularly in the areas of neurological, musculoskeletal, and development
• Demonstrate experience in patient and family education and coordination of care.
• Demonstrate an interest in developing and improving care delivery for patients with disabilities
  
  

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

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